Giant Madagascan Day Gecko

(Phelsuma Grandis)

Within their genus, Giant Madagascan Day Gecko’s are the largest species.


Fun Facts

Giant Madagascan Day Gecko

Animal Class

Reptile

Distribution

Madagascar

Habitat

Forests

Diet

Omnivorous. Eat a wide range of invertebrates and small vertebrates. They also eat fruits, nectar, and pollen.

Appearance

Red stripes that run from their nostrils to their eyes, some also have red spots or marks on their bodies.

Lifespan

Up to 20 years, average of 10 years

Size

Up to one foot in length

Did you know?

Giant Madagascan Day Gecko’s do not have eyelids. To clean their eyes, they lick them.

See our Giant Madagascan Day Gecko!

Find our Giant Madagascan Day Geckos in the Reptile House.

The Giant Madagascan Day Gecko Population

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Population Trend

Decreasing

Threats

Pet Trade and Deforestation

Population

Unknown

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