| Rundquist considers this to be the most beautiful but also one of the
most difficult day geckos to keep alive, let alone breed. Although numbers
are imported into the West, he strongly advises only the experienced to
attempt these. Mattison advises that the atmosphere in the terrarium be
kept more humid than usual for this day gecko. |
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Scientific Name
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Phelsuma cepediana
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English Name
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Mauritius upland day gecko
Blue-tailed day gecko
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French Name
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Local French Name
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Creole Name
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Habitat
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Geographic Range
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Mauritius, Reunion Island
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Status
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CITES Protected Appendix II
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Overall Length
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4.5 - 6"
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References
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Mertens (1963) Senck. Biol. 44: 349-356
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Mertens (1963) Mauritius Institute Bulletin, 5:299-305.
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Vinson etc. (1969) Mauritius Institute Bulletin, 6:203-320
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Mckeown (1996) Field Guide Rept. Amph. Hawaiian Islands.
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Rösler (2000) Gekkota 2: 28-153
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Rösler (2001) Gekkota 3: 47-73
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Credits
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Much of the information and pictures in this page courtesy Rob
Huigsloot and his web site www.groenebeestjes.nl
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