Phelsuma lineata
| Phelsuma lineata | |
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| Phelsuma lineata lineata | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Phelsuma |
| Species: | P. lineata
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| Binomial name | |
| Phelsuma lineata Gray, 1842
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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.[1]
This species as described appears to be a conglomeration of many distinct forms. Three of these are recognized subspecies (ssp. lineata; ssp. bombetokensis Mertens, 1964; and ssp. punctulata Mertens, 1970), but others could be separate taxa that should be elevated to species status as was Phelsuma dorsivittata . Phelsuma lineata is not threatened, but some unknown subspecies may be.[1]
Description
[edit ]The lined day gecko commonly measures 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) in total length (tail included). Males are more colorful than females, having a medium-green base color, red splotches on the lower back and head, and a brown to black lateral band on each side. The tail may be blue. The underside is pale.
Distribution and habitat
[edit ]The lined day gecko prefers to reside in humid subtropical climatic zones along northern and eastern parts of Madagascar.[3] The lined day gecko and its subspecies can be found in both mid-elevated and low-elevated sites along the east coast of the island.[4]
Reproduction
[edit ]Phelsuma lineata is oviparous.[2]
References
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- ^ a b c Vences, M. (2011). "Phelsuma lineata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2011 e.T172826A6925369. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172826A6925369.en . Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ a b Species Phelsuma lineata at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
- ^ Boumans, Louis; Vieites, David R.; Glaw, Frank; Vences, Miguel (December 2007). "Geographical patterns of deep mitochondrial differentiation in widespread Malagasy reptiles" (PDF). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 45 (3): 822–839. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2007年05月02日8. PMID 17920299.
- ^ Gehring, Philip-Sebastian; Glaw, Frank; Gehara, Marcelo; Ratsoavina, Fanomezana; Vences, Miguel (2013). "Northern origin and diversification in the central lowlands? – Complex phylogeography and taxonomy of widespread day geckos (Phelsuma) from Madagascar". Organisms Diversity & Evolution. 13 (4): 605–620. doi:10.1007/s13127-013-0143-5. S2CID 18128649.
Further reading
[edit ]- Börner, A.R. (1980). "A new species of the Phelsuma lineata Group". Miscellaneous Articles in Saurology (6): 1–19. (Phelsuma minuthi, new species).
- Boulenger, G.A. (1885). Catalogue of the Lizards in the British Museum (Natural History). Second Edition. Volume I. Geckonidæ, Eublepharidæ, Uroplatidæ, Pygopodidæ, Anguidæ. London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). xii + 436 pp. + Plates I–XXXII. (Phelsuma lineatum, p. 216).
- Gray, J.E. (1842). "Description of some new species of Reptiles, chiefly from the British Museum collection". Zoological Miscellany. 2: 57–59. (Phelsuma lineatum, new species, p. 58).
- Mertens, R. (1964). "Fünf neue Rassen der Geckonengattung Phelsuma". Senckenbergiana Biologica. 45: 99–112. (Phelsuma lineata bombetokensis, new subspecies, p. 102). (in German).
- Mertens, R. (1970). "Neues über einige Taxa der Geckonengattung Phelsuma". Senckenbergiana Biologica. 51: 1–13. (Phelsuma lineata punctulata, new subspecies). (in German).
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