Mertens' Day Gecko
Phelsuma robertmertensi
Robert Mertens' day gecko (Phelsuma robertmertensi ) is diurnal species of geckos, a member of the family that lives on the Comoros and typically inhabits banana trees. Robert Merten's day gecko feeds on insects and nectar.
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Description
One of the smallest species of its genus, Phelsuma robertmertensi can reach a total length (tail included) of about 11 centimetres (4.3 in). The body colour can be dark green or bluish green. An orange mid dorsal stripe extends from the head to the tail. The sides of the neck as well as the flanks are greyish brown.
Range & habitat
Phelsuma robertmertensi inhabits only a small area on the island of Mayotte in the Comoro Islands.
Wikipedia: “Geographic range”
What it does
Phelsuma robertmertensi feeds on various insects and other invertebrates. It also licks soft, sweet fruit, pollen and nectar.
Wikipedia: “Diet”
In human culture
The specific name, robertmertensi, is in honour of German herpetologist Robert Mertens.
Wikipedia: “Etymology”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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geo-referenced records in GBIF, from museums, herbaria and field observers.
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In the stacks
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 34022.