The blue-tailed day gecko (Phelsuma cepediana), also known commonly as Lacépède's gecko, is a diurnal species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the island Mauritius. It typically inhabits warm and humid places and dwells on different trees and bushes.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bluetail Day Gecko being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Phelsuma lineata
- Phelsuma inexpectata
- Phelsuma modesta
- Phelsuma robertmertensi
- Phelsuma nigristriata
- Phelsuma ornata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Gekkonidae
- Genus
- Phelsuma
- Species
- Phelsuma cepediana
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