Phelsuma lineata
| Phelsuma lineata | |
|---|---|
| |
| Phelsuma lineata lineata | |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Phelsuma |
| Species: | P. lineata
|
| Binomial name | |
| Phelsuma lineata Gray, 1842
| |
| Synonyms[2] | |
| |
Phelsuma lineata, also known commonly as the lined day gecko, is a species of diurnal gecko in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to Madagascar. It has also been introduced to Réunion.[1]
This species as described appears to be a conglomeration of many distinct forms. Three of these are recognized subspecies (ssp. lineata; ssp. bombetokensis Mertens, 1964; and ssp. punctulata Mertens, 1970), but others could be separate taxa that should be elevated to species status as was Phelsuma dorsivittata. Phelsuma lineata is not threatened, but some unknown subspecies may be.[1]
Description
[edit]The lined day gecko commonly measures 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) in total length (tail included). Males are more colorful than females, having a medium-green base color, red splotches on the lower back and head, and a brown to black lateral band on each side. The tail may be blue. The underside is pale.
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The lined day gecko prefers to reside in humid subtropical climatic zones along northern and eastern parts of Madagascar.[3] The lined day gecko and its subspecies can be found in both mid-elevated and low-elevated sites along the east coast of the island.[4]
Reproduction
[edit]Phelsuma lineata is oviparous.[2]
References
[edit]
- ^ a b c Vences, M. (2011). "Phelsuma lineata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011 e.T172826A6925369. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172826A6925369.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ a b Species Phelsuma lineata at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
- ^ Boumans, Louis; Vieites, David R.; Glaw, Frank; Vences, Miguel (December 2007). "Geographical patterns of deep mitochondrial differentiation in widespread Malagasy reptiles" (PDF). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 45 (3): 822–839. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2007.05.028. PMID 17920299.
- ^ Gehring, Philip-Sebastian; Glaw, Frank; Gehara, Marcelo; Ratsoavina, Fanomezana; Vences, Miguel (2013). "Northern origin and diversification in the central lowlands? – Complex phylogeography and taxonomy of widespread day geckos (Phelsuma) from Madagascar". Organisms Diversity & Evolution. 13 (4): 605–620. doi:10.1007/s13127-013-0143-5. S2CID 18128649.
Further reading
[edit]- Börner, A.R. (1980). "A new species of the Phelsuma lineata Group". Miscellaneous Articles in Saurology (6): 1–19. (Phelsuma minuthi, new species).
- Boulenger, G.A. (1885). Catalogue of the Lizards in the British Museum (Natural History). Second Edition. Volume I. Geckonidæ, Eublepharidæ, Uroplatidæ, Pygopodidæ, Anguidæ. London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). xii + 436 pp. + Plates I–XXXII. (Phelsuma lineatum, p. 216).
- Gray, J.E. (1842). "Description of some new species of Reptiles, chiefly from the British Museum collection". Zoological Miscellany. 2: 57–59. (Phelsuma lineatum, new species, p. 58).
- Mertens, R. (1964). "Fünf neue Rassen der Geckonengattung Phelsuma". Senckenbergiana Biologica. 45: 99–112. (Phelsuma lineata bombetokensis, new subspecies, p. 102). (in German).
- Mertens, R. (1970). "Neues über einige Taxa der Geckonengattung Phelsuma". Senckenbergiana Biologica. 51: 1–13. (Phelsuma lineata punctulata, new subspecies). (in German).