Mauritius ornate day gecko [SEP] parent taxon
Mauritius ornate day gecko
Mauritius ornate day gecko ("Phelsuma ornata") is a diurnal species of geckos. It occurs on the island Mauritius and some surrounding islands and typically inhabits different trees and bushes. The Mauritius ornate day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.
Description.
This Gecko is one of the smallest day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 12 cm. The back of the neck and head are greyish brown and bordered by white neck stripes. The body colour is quite variable
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At a temperature of 28 °C, the young will hatch after approximately 40 days. The juveniles measure around 35 mm.
In 2014, an experiment with five Mauritius ornate day geckos was launched to space in order to test the effect of microgravity on gecko reproduction.
Care and maintenance in captivity.
These animals should be housed in pairs in a well planted enclosure. The temperature should be between during the day and dropt to around at night. The humidity should be maintained between 50 and