Editing Phelsuma (section)

==Distribution and habitat==
Day geckos inhabit the islands of the south-west part of the [[Indian Ocean]]. The exceptions are ''[[Phelsuma andamanense]]'', which is endemic to the [[Andaman Islands]] in the [[Bay of Bengal]], and ''[[Phelsuma dubia]]'', which is also found on the East Coast of mainland Africa, although it possibly was introduced there. Most ''Phelsumas'' species are found in [[Mauritius]] and [[Madagascar]]. Some species are found on neighboring island groups, including the [[Mascarenes]], [[Seychelles]], and [[Comoros]]. Due to human introduction, they are also often found on some of the [[Hawaiian Islands]], including the [[Hawaii (island)|Big Island]], Maui and [[Kauai]], and the state of [[Florida]], where they were introduced as a form of pest control. The different ''Phelsuma'' species can be found from sea level up to 2,300 meters. Most day geckos are arboreal. They inhabit, amongst others, [[coconut]] palms and [[banana]] trees, but can also be found near human settlements, in gardens, on fences, houses, and huts. An exception, ''[[Phelsuma barbouri]]'', is a terrestrial species.