Phelsuma comorensis
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Phelsuma comorensis BOETTGER 1913 is a species of geckos. It lives on the island Grande Comore and typically dwells on trees. It feeds on insects and nectar.
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Description:
This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a maximum length of about 12 cm. The body colour is olive green or pale green. A rost-coloured stripe extends from the nostril to the eye. A black lateral stripe extends from the eye to the hind leg. On the lower back there are brownish or red-brick coloured dots. The legs have dark spots.
Distribution:
This species is only known from the island Grande Comore. It is found in higher areas (600 meters and upwards).
Habitat:
P. comorensis is often found on a variety of pantropic vegetation.
Diet:
These day geckos feed on various insects and other invertebrates. They also like to lick soft, sweet fruit, pollen and nectar.
Reproduction:
The females are very productive and lay up to 8 pairs of eggs per year. Juveniles reach sexual maturity after only 4–5 months.
Care and maintenance in captivity:
These animals should be housed in pairs and need a enclosure with live plants and vertical bamboo shoots. The temperature should be between 28 and 30°C during they day with a 6-7°C drop during the night. A good air flow is important. In captivity, these animals can be fed with crickets, wax moth, fruit flies, mealworms and houseflies.
References:
Henkel, F.-W. and W. Schmidt (1995) Amphibien und Reptilien Madagaskars, der Maskarenen, Seychellen und Komoren. Ulmer Stuttgart. ISBN 3-8001-7323-9
McKeown, Sean (1993) The general care and maintenance of day geckos. Advanced Vivarium Systems, Lakeside CA.