Project Description
Standing’s Day Gecko
Phelsuma standingi
Animal Class: Reptiles
Length: Up to 11 inches
Diet: Insects and nectar
Habitat: The thorn forest vegetation in southwest MadagascarStanding’s day gecko (Phelsuma standingi) is an arboreal and diurnal species of gecko. The species is endemic to southwest Madagascar; it is threatened by illegal collection for the international pet trade and habitat loss. It is among the largest living species of day geckos. Standing’s day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.