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Phelsuma
Sign in to savePhelsuma is a large genus of geckos in the family Gekkonidae. Species in the genus Phelsuma are commonly referred to as day geckos.
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10 sectionsContents
- Taxonomy
- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- Diet
- Etymology
- Classification
- Explanation of the species epithets
- References
- External links
- Further reading
Phelsuma is a large genus of geckos in the family Gekkonidae. Species in the genus Phelsuma are commonly referred to as day geckos.
Some day geckos are seriously endangered and some are common, but all Phelsuma species are CITES Appendix II listed. Little is known about trade in day geckos, but the IUCN considers it a threat to some species. Some species are captive-bred.