Editing Phelsuma comorensis

{{Short description|Species of lizard}}
{{speciesbox
|genus=Phelsuma
|species=comorensis
|authority=[[Oskar Boettger|Boettger]], 1913
|range_map = Phelsuma comorensis distribution.png
|status=NT
|status_system=IUCN3.1
|status_ref=<ref name="iucn status 20 November 2021">{{cite iucn |author=Hawlitschek, O. & Augros, S. |date=2021 |title=''Phelsuma comorensis'' |volume=2021 |page= e.T177830A1498789|url=https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/177830/1498789 |access-date=20 November 2021}}</ref>
}}

'''''Phelsuma comorensis''''', commonly known as the '''Comoros day gecko''', is a [[species]] of [[gecko]] [[Endemism|endemic]] to the island of [[Grande Comore]], [[Comoros]]. It typically dwells on trees, and feeds on [[insect]]s and [[nectar]].

==Description==
This lizard belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a maximum length of about {{convert|12|cm}}. The body colour is olive green or pale green. A rost-coloured stripe extends from the nostril to the eye. A black lateral stripe extends from the eye to the hind leg. On the lower back there are brownish or red-brick coloured dots. The legs have dark spots.

==Distribution==
This species is only known from the island Grande Comore. It is found in higher areas (600 meters and upwards). It is not currently endangered.<ref>{{cite iucn |author=Ineich, I. |year=2010 |title=''Phelsuma comorensis'' |volume=2010 |page=e.T177830A7466102 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T177830A7466102.en |access-date=14 January 2020}}</ref>

==Habitat==
''P. comorensis'' is often found on a variety of [[Pantropical|pantropic]] vegetation.

==Diet==
These day geckos feed on various insects and other invertebrates. They also like to lick soft, sweet fruit, pollen and nectar.

==Reproduction==
The females are very productive and lay up to 8 pairs of [[egg (biology)|eggs]] per year. Juveniles reach sexual maturity after only 4&ndash;5 months.

==Care and maintenance in captivity==
These animals should be housed in pairs and need an enclosure with live plants and vertical bamboo shoots. The temperature should be between {{convert|28|C}} and {{convert|30|C}} during the day with a 6-7&nbsp;°C drop during the night. A good air flow is important. In captivity, these animals can be fed with [[cricket (insect)|cricket]]s, [[waxworm|wax moth]], [[Tephritidae|fruit flies]], [[mealworm]]s and [[housefly|houseflies]].

==References==
{{Reflist}}
* Henkel, F.-W. and W. Schmidt (1995) ''Amphibien und Reptilien Madagaskars, der Maskarenen, Seychellen und Komoren''. Ulmer Stuttgart. {{ISBN|3-8001-7323-9}}
* McKeown, Sean (1993) ''The general care and maintenance of day geckos''. Advanced Vivarium Systems, Lakeside CA.

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[[Category:Phelsuma]]
[[Category:Endemic fauna of the Comoros]]
[[Category:Reptiles of the Comoros]]
[[Category:Reptiles described in 1913]]
[[Category:Taxa named by Oskar Boettger]]