Editing Phelsuma laticauda angularis

{{Short description|Subspecies of lizard}}
{{subspeciesbox
| genus        = Phelsuma
| species      = laticauda
| species_link = Gold dust day gecko
| subspecies   = angularis
| authority    = [[Robert Mertens|Mertens]], 1964
}}

'''''Phelsuma laticauda angularis''''' <small>[[Robert Mertens|Mertens]], 1964</small> is a [[diurnal animal|diurnal]] [[subspecies]] of [[gecko]]s. It lives in northern [[Madagascar]] and typically inhabits different trees and houses. The Gold dust day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.

== Description ==
This lizard is slightly smaller than the nominate form. It can reach a total length of about {{convert|11|cm|0|abbr=on}}. The body colour is a bright green or yellowish green or rarely even blue. Typical for this day gecko are the yellow speckles on the neck and the upper back. There are three rust-coloured transverse bars on the snout and head. The upper eyelid is blue. In contrast to the nominate form, there is a wide, irregular, v-shaped marking which points to the head on the lower back. The tail is wider and flatter than in ''Phelsuma laticauda laticauda''. The ventral side is off-white.

== Distribution ==
This day gecko inhabits northwest Madagascar. It is only known from the region around [[Antsohihy]].

== Habitat ==
''P. laticauda angularis'' inhabits different trees, and other pantropic vegetation.

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

== Behaviour ==
The males of this species are apparently not as aggressive as ''Phelsuma laticauda laticauda''.

== Reproduction ==
The females lay up to 5 pairs of eggs. At a temperature of 28&nbsp;°C, the young will hatch after approximately 40–45 days. The juveniles measure 55–60&nbsp;mm. They should be kept separately since even the juveniles can be quite quarrelsome. Sexual maturity is reached after 10–12 months.

== Care and maintenance in captivity ==
These animals can be housed in pairs or small groups with one male and several females. They need a large, well planted terrarium. The temperature should be about 28&nbsp;°C during the day and drop to around 20&nbsp;°C at night. The humidity should be maintained between 65 and 75%. In captivity, these animals can be fed with crickets, wax moth, fruits flies, mealworms and houseflies.

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

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[[Category:Phelsuma]]
[[Category:Reptiles of Madagascar]]
[[Category:Taxa named by Robert Mertens]]
[[Category:Reptiles described in 1964]]