Standings Day Gecko
(Phelsuma Standingi)
Standings Day Geckos inhabit dry forests and thornbush. They are great climbers and use special scales on the underside of their toes to cling to surfaces.
Fun Facts
Standings Day Gecko
Animal Class
Reptile
Size
Between 8 – 10 inches
Distribution
Madagascar
Lifespan
Up to 20 years. Average of 10 years
Appearance
Brown / grey / green in colour
Diet
They eat a wide array of invertebrates and small vertebrates
Habitat
Shrublands and Forests
Did you know?
Standings Day Geckos, like many species of lizard, can detach their tail when threatened by a predator to distract them. Once dropped they are able to regrow their tail!
See our Standings Day Gecko!
We have two Standings Day Geckos at Ponderosa Zoo; their names are Hazo and Ravina. You can find them in the Reptile House.
The Standings Day Gecko Population
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Population Trend
Decreasing
Threats
Habitat Degradation and the Pet Trade
Population
Unknown
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