Editing Standing's day gecko (section)

==Description==
''P. standingi'' is among the largest [[Extant taxon|extant]] species of [[day gecko]]s. It can reach a maximum total length (including tail) of 8-10″ (20-25.4cm), although larger is possible. The body colour can be quite variable, depending on light intensity. It can be brownish grey or bright green or turquoise with grey to blue reticulated markings on its body and head. The head and tail are often turquoise. Hatchlings have a yellowish green head and typical light bands and bars on their backs.<ref name=bartlett>{{cite journal|journal=Tropical Fish Hobbyist|year=1993|publisher=T.F.H. Publications|pages=146–150|title=Notes on Standing's Day Gecko (''Phelsuma standingi'' )|first=R.D.|last=Bartlett}}</ref>

It is a [[Sexual dimorphism|sexually dimorphic]] species. In the males the cloacal area has very pronounced preanal pores and a bulge in the area of [[hemipenis]]. In many females two endolymphatic chalk sacs, located on each side of the neck, are well-developed, while in males usually they are just barely visible. These sacs store calcium, which is needed for the formation of egg shells.<ref name=bartlett/>

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