Reptile
Peacock Day Gecko
Phelsuma quadriocellataAlso known as Four-spotted Day Gecko, Four-eyed Day Gecko
Peacock day geckos are active, diurnal lizards renowned for their vivid emerald coloration accented by dark, blue-ringed eyespots near their limbs. Highly agile climbers, they dart along broad leaves, bamboo stalks, and human dwellings in search of small insects and floral nectar. Males defend sunlit territories with head bobs and rapid chases, thriving across both pristine humid forests and heavily altered agricultural edges.
DiurnalArborealEndemic
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyFlies, Small moths, Spiders
Predators
- Madagascar tree boas
- Birds of prey
- Colubrid snakes
ThreatsHabitat clearance, deforestation, and collection for the international pet trade
HabitatsHumid lowland and mid-elevation forests, plantations, gardens, and Pandanus stands
Life span6–10 years
Classification
- FamilyGekkonidae
- SpeciesPhelsuma quadriocellata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Approach slowly on bright mornings when individuals emerge to bask on broad leaves.
- Handling: Do not attempt to grab wild individuals, as their fragile skin sloughs easily to escape predators.
Host Plant (c) Alison Copeland, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Alison Copeland · cc-by
Close Relative (c) cello caruso-turiello, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by cello caruso-turiello · cc-by
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by Marius Burger · cc0
Close Relative (c) Lennart Hudel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Lennart Hudel · cc-by
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