Sadly now extinct. According to Arne Bakker (see links below), "this was the largest species of day gecko... thick bodied, grayish or grayish brown with irregular black spotting. The tail had a different colour. It was dark gray or charcoal- coloured, with some striping. The tongue was pink in colour. Ventrally (the belly), the day gecko was light yellow. It was nocturnal in habit."

The original type specimens have been lost (therefor NO picture) and all that remains today are portions of several skeletons. It is NOW EXTINCT as a result of the destruction of the native forest and introduction of rats and cats. It was last collected in 1842 on the offshore islet of Ile aux Fregats. Brief Description: This was the largest species of day gecko, approximately 2 ft (38 cm) or more in total length. It was thick bodied, grayish or grayish brown with irregular black spotting. The tail had a different colour. It was dark gray or charcoal-coloured, with some striping. The tongue was pink in colour. Ventrally (the belly), the day gecko was light yellow. It was nocturnal in habit. Earlier Distribution: This day gecko occured on Rodrigues and offshore islets.

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