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Phelsuma nigristriata

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The island day gecko (Phelsuma nigristriata) is a species of gecko.[2]

Phylum:Chordata
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Gekkota
Family:Gekkonidae
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Phelsuma nigristriata
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Gekkota
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Phelsuma
Species:
P. nigristriata
Binomial name
Phelsuma nigristriata
Meier, 1984
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Distribution

Phelsuma nigristriata is endemic to Mayotte.[2]

Description

It is a diurnal and arboreal gecko that has an elongated appearance. The top is green from the tail to the head. The underside is white. On its mid side, a black line goes up to eye level.

Etymology

The name of this species (nigristriata) means black stripes.

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