Editing Phelsuma kely

{{Short description|Species of lizard}}
{{speciesbox
| status = DD | status_system = IUCN3.1
| status_ref = <ref name=IUCN>{{cite iucn |author=Raxworthy, C.J. |author2=Ratsoavina, F. |author3=Glaw, F. |author4=Rabibisoa, N. |author5=Rakotondrazafy, N.A. |author6=Bora, P. |year=2011 |title=''Phelsuma kely'' |volume=2011 |page=e.T172994A6954722 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172994A6954722.en |access-date=29 December 2021}}</ref>
| genus = Phelsuma
| species = kely
| authority = Schönecker, Bach & [[Frank Glaw|Glaw]], 2004
| range_map = Phelsuma kely distribution.png
}}

'''''Phelsuma kely''''' is a species of [[diurnal animal|diurnal]] [[gecko]].<ref name=IUCN/><ref name=RDB/> It is [[endemic]] to [[Madagascar]] and is known from the central east coast of [[Madagascar]], south of [[Tamatave]].<ref name=IUCN/> It typically inhabits [[dragon tree]]s. The gecko feeds on [[insect]]s and probably [[nectar]].

Little is known of this species, and it is known only from a single locality. It was first scientifically described in 2004. The [[IUCN]] declines to classify it as endangered or otherwise, citing "no information on its distribution, population status or threats".<ref name=IUCN/>

== Appearance ==
It is the smallest known day gecko, reaching a total length of about 7.1&nbsp;cm. Its body colour is variable and dependent on the mood of the animal.  During activity, the basic body colour is white-gray with a black pattern on the back. However, the body colour can turn dark also. A black lateral stripe extends from the eye to the tail. The ventral side is grayish-white.

== Distribution ==
This species inhabits the central east coast of [[Madagascar]], south of [[Tamatave]]. It is only known from the area around [[Lac Ampitabe]].<ref name=IUCN/>

== Habitat ==
''P. kely'' is found on [[dragon tree]]s. It shares its habitat with ''[[Phelsuma seippi]]'', ''[[Phelsuma guttata]]'', ''[[Phelsuma lineata]]'', ''[[Phelsuma madagascariensis madagascariensis]]'', ''[[Phelsuma quadriocellata]]'', ''[[Phelsuma abbotti chekei]]'', ''[[Phelsuma dubia]]'', ''[[Phelsuma laticauda laticauda]]'' and ''[[Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis]]''. All these species live sympatrically and partly syntopically. In March, the daytime temperature is around 27&nbsp;°C and drops to around 23&nbsp;°C at nighttime. The relative humidity is between 80 and 90%.

== Diet ==
These day geckos feed on various insects and other invertebrates. Like many members of the genus ''Phelsuma'', this species might also feed on pollen and nectar.

== Behaviour ==
This ''Phelsuma'' species is very shy.

== Reproduction ==
In captivity, the females lay a pair of eggs which measure about 7 x 6&nbsp;mm. At a temperature of 28&nbsp;°C during the day and 22&nbsp;°C at night, the young will hatch after approximately 60 days. The juveniles have a total length of about 25–28&nbsp;mm.

== Captivity ==
These geckos have been commercially traded, sometimes misidentified as ''[[Lygodactylus]]'' spp.<ref name=RDB/>

These animals should be housed in pairs in a  well planted terrarium. The temperature should be between about 28&nbsp;°C during the day and around 20&nbsp;°C at nighttime. The relative humidity should be maintained between 80 and 90%. In captivity, these animals can be fed with [[crickets]], [[wax moth]]s, [[Drosophila|fruit flies]], [[mealworm]]s and [[houseflies]].{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}

== References ==
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<ref name=RDB>{{NRDB species |genus=Phelsuma |species=kely |access-date=29 December 2021}}</ref>
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* Schönecker, P., S. Bach and F. Glaw (2004) ''Eine neue Taggecko-Art der Gattung ''Phelsuma'' aus Ost-Madagaskar (Reptilia: Squamata: Gekkonidae)''. Salamandra 40(2), 2004, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Herpetologie und Terrariunkunde, Rheinbach.

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[[Category:Phelsuma]]
[[Category:Geckos of Africa]]
[[Category:Reptiles of Madagascar]]
[[Category:Endemic fauna of Madagascar]]
[[Category:Reptiles described in 2004]]
[[Category:Taxa named by Frank Glaw]]