Phelsuma lineata
Encyclopedia
Phelsuma lineata, the Lined Day Gecko, is a species
of diurnal Gecko
native to Madagascar.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of diurnal Gecko
Gecko
Geckos are lizards belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 cm to 60 cm....
native to Madagascar.
Subspecies
- Phelsuma lineata bombetokensisPhelsuma lineata bombetokensisPhelsuma lineata bombetokensis Mertens, 1964 is diurnal subspecies of geckos. It inhabits northwestern Madagascar and typically occurs on different trees and bushes. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.- Description :...
- Phelsuma lineata chloroscelisPhelsuma lineata chloroscelisPhelsuma lineata chloroscelis Mertens, 1962 is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. It inhabits central and the east coast of Madagascar and typically occurs on different trees and bushes. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.- Description :...
- Phelsuma lineata bifasciataPhelsuma lineata bifasciataPhelsuma lineata bifasciata Boettger, 1913 is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. It inhabits the east coast of Madagascar and typically occurs on different trees and bushes. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.- Description :This lizard belongs to the mid sized day geckos...
- Phelsuma lineata dorsivittataPhelsuma lineata dorsivittataPhelsuma lineata dorsivittata Mertens, 1964 is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. It inhabits northern Madagascar and typically occurs on different trees and huts. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.- Description :...
- Phelsuma lineata elanthanaPhelsuma lineata elanthanaPhelsuma lineata elanthana is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. It inhabits eastern Madagascar....
- Phelsuma lineata lineata
- Phelsuma lineata punctulataPhelsuma lineata punctulataPhelsuma lineata punctulata Mertens, 1970 is a diurnal subspecies of geckos. It inhabits northern Madagascar and typically occurs on different trees and huts. This day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.- Description :...