Madagascar Giant Day Gecko Phelsuma grandis
Physical TraitsSize: Grows up to 9 to 12 inches long (23 to 30 cm).Color: Bright emerald green with red spots or bars and a red stripe from the nose to the eye.Eyes: Round pupils with no eyelids; they have a clear, fixed protective scale covering their eyes.Feet: Specialized sticky toe pads for climbing smooth vertical surfaces.
Behavior & HabitatActivity: Diurnal (active and hunting during daylight hours).Lifestyle: Arboreal (spends almost its entire life high up in trees and bushes).Wild Range: Humid tropical and subtropical forests in northern and northwestern Madagascar.Introduced Range: Feral populations exist in regions like Florida and Hawaii.Temperament: Highly territorial and defensive, especially males.Diet & LifespanDiet: Omnivorous, eating insects, small invertebrates, nectar, pollen, and soft ripe fruits.Lifespan: 10 to 15 years in the wild, and up to 15 to 20 years with proper care in captivity.