The yellow-headed day gecko (Phelsuma klemmeri), also commonly called Klemmer's day gecko,[2] the neon day gecko, or the cheerful day gecko, is a small diurnalspecies of gecko, a lizard in the familyGekkonidae. This endangered species is endemic to northwestern Madagascar and inhabits coastal forests (both dry and humid), dwelling on bamboo.[1] The yellow-headed day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.
P. klemmeri are very small, reaching a total length (including tail) of 3.25-3.75″ (8.3-9.5cm).[3] The body colour of this slender and long-snouted gecko is turquoise blue at the upper and mid-back. The lower back is light brown. Most of the tail is turquoise blue. Remarkable is the laterally flattened body. Another typical characteristic is the yellow head. A dark black spot is present behind the eye, followed by a black stripe which extends to the rear extremities. The legs and toes are brown speckled. The ventral side is grayish white. The sexes can easily be distinguished by the orange color around the femoral pores of the males.
Geographic rangeEdit
P. klemmeri inhabits northwest Madagascar, along the coast. It is only known from the Ampasindava Peninsula (at Antsatsaka) and near Mandrozo Lake.[1]
HabitatEdit
Phelsuma klemmeri
P. klemmeri typically lives in bamboo forests. It sometimes shares its habitat with Phelsuma seippi and Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis. P. klemmeri is most commonly found on yellow bamboo canes, but may be found on green bamboo or other nearby foliage. When threatened, P. klemmeri will hide inside narrow cracks in the bamboo.
DietEdit
P. klemmeri feeds on various insects and other invertebrates. It also likes to lick soft sweet fruit, pollen, and nectar.
BehaviourEdit
P. klemmeri is primarily active during the day (diurnal) and likes to bask. It often lives in small groups.
ReproductionEdit
The female P. klemmeri lays a pair of eggs and hides them in bamboo canes. At a temperature of 27 °C (80.6 °F), the young will hatch after approximately 39–52 days. Each juvenile measures 22–29 mm (0.87–1.14 in).
CaptivityEdit
The species P. klemmeri is bred extensively in captivity, and the IUCN thinks it unlikely that it is still wild-caught.[1]
When well cared-for, this species may live for up to 15 years.[3]
ReferencesEdit
Wikispecies has information related to Yellow-headed day gecko.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Phelsuma klemmeri.
^ abcdRaxworthy, C.J.; Ratsoavina, F.; Glaw, F.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotondrazafy, N.A.; Bora, P. (2011). "Phelsuma klemmeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172981A6952389. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172981A6952389.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
^ abBeolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN978-1-4214-0135-5. (Phelsuma klemmeri, p. 143).
^ abHealey, Mariah. "Neon Day Gecko Care Sheet". ReptiFiles. Retrieved 18 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
Further readingEdit
Glaw F, Vences M (1994). A Fieldguide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar, Second Edition. Cologne, Germany: Vences & Glaw Verlag / Serpents Tale. 480 pp. ISBN978-3929449-01-3.
Henkel F-W; Schmidt W (1995). Amphibien und Reptilien Madagaskars, der Maskarenen, Seychellen und Komoren. Stuttgart: Ulmer. ISBN3-8001-7323-9. (in German).
McKeown, Sean (1993). The general care and maintenance of day geckos. Lakeside, California: Advanced Vivarium Systems.
Seipp R (1991). "Eine neue Art der Gattung Phelsuma Gray 1825 von Madagaskar (Reptilia: Sauria: Gekkonidae)". Senckenbergiana Biologica71: 11–14. (Phelsuma klemmeri, new species). (in German).
August 25, 2023
yellow, headed, gecko, yellow, headed, gecko, phelsuma, klemmeri, also, commonly, called, klemmer, gecko, neon, gecko, cheerful, gecko, small, diurnal, species, gecko, lizard, family, gekkonidae, this, endangered, species, endemic, northwestern, madagascar, in. The yellow headed day gecko Phelsuma klemmeri also commonly called Klemmer s day gecko 2 the neon day gecko or the cheerful day gecko is a small diurnal species of gecko a lizard in the family Gekkonidae This endangered species is endemic to northwestern Madagascar and inhabits coastal forests both dry and humid dwelling on bamboo 1 The yellow headed day gecko feeds on insects and nectar Yellow headed day geckoConservation statusEndangered IUCN 3 1 1 Scientific classificationDomain EukaryotaKingdom AnimaliaPhylum ChordataClass ReptiliaOrder SquamataFamily GekkonidaeGenus PhelsumaSpecies P klemmeriBinomial namePhelsuma klemmeriSeipp 1991 Contents 1 Etymology 2 Description 3 Geographic range 4 Habitat 5 Diet 6 Behaviour 7 Reproduction 8 Captivity 9 References 10 Further readingEtymology EditThe specific name klemmeri is in honor of German herpetologist Konrad Klemmer 2 Description EditP klemmeri are very small reaching a total length including tail of 3 25 3 75 8 3 9 5cm 3 The body colour of this slender and long snouted gecko is turquoise blue at the upper and mid back The lower back is light brown Most of the tail is turquoise blue Remarkable is the laterally flattened body Another typical characteristic is the yellow head A dark black spot is present behind the eye followed by a black stripe which extends to the rear extremities The legs and toes are brown speckled The ventral side is grayish white The sexes can easily be distinguished by the orange color around the femoral pores of the males Geographic range EditP klemmeri inhabits northwest Madagascar along the coast It is only known from the Ampasindava Peninsula at Antsatsaka and near Mandrozo Lake 1 Habitat Edit Phelsuma klemmeriP klemmeri typically lives in bamboo forests It sometimes shares its habitat with Phelsuma seippi and Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis P klemmeri is most commonly found on yellow bamboo canes but may be found on green bamboo or other nearby foliage When threatened P klemmeri will hide inside narrow cracks in the bamboo Diet EditP klemmeri feeds on various insects and other invertebrates It also likes to lick soft sweet fruit pollen and nectar Behaviour EditP klemmeri is primarily active during the day diurnal and likes to bask It often lives in small groups Reproduction EditThe female P klemmeri lays a pair of eggs and hides them in bamboo canes At a temperature of 27 C 80 6 F the young will hatch after approximately 39 52 days Each juvenile measures 22 29 mm 0 87 1 14 in Captivity EditThe species P klemmeri is bred extensively in captivity and the IUCN thinks it unlikely that it is still wild caught 1 When well cared for this species may live for up to 15 years 3 References Edit Wikispecies has information related to Yellow headed day gecko Wikimedia Commons has media related to Phelsuma klemmeri a b c d Raxworthy C J Ratsoavina F Glaw F Rabibisoa N Rakotondrazafy N A Bora P 2011 Phelsuma klemmeri IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011 e T172981A6952389 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2011 2 RLTS T172981A6952389 en Retrieved 18 November 2021 a b Beolens Bo Watkins Michael Grayson Michael 2011 The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles Baltimore Johns Hopkins University Press xiii 296 pp ISBN 978 1 4214 0135 5 Phelsuma klemmeri p 143 a b Healey Mariah Neon Day Gecko Care Sheet ReptiFiles Retrieved 18 January 2022 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Further reading EditGlaw F Vences M 1994 A Fieldguide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar Second Edition Cologne Germany Vences amp Glaw Verlag Serpents Tale 480 pp ISBN 978 3929449 01 3 Henkel F W Schmidt W 1995 Amphibien und Reptilien Madagaskars der Maskarenen Seychellen und Komoren Stuttgart Ulmer ISBN 3 8001 7323 9 in German McKeown Sean 1993 The general care and maintenance of day geckos Lakeside California Advanced Vivarium Systems Seipp R 1991 Eine neue Art der Gattung Phelsuma Gray 1825 von Madagaskar Reptilia Sauria Gekkonidae Senckenbergiana Biologica 71 11 14 Phelsuma klemmeri new species in German Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yellow headed day gecko amp oldid 1128685897, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
