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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Striped 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 quadriocellata
- Phelsuma cepediana
- Phelsuma dubia
- Phelsuma nigristriata
- Phelsuma andamanensis
- Phelsuma inexpectata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Gekkonidae
- Genus
- Phelsuma
- Species
- Phelsuma lineata
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