- Source: Phelsuma nigristriata
The Island day gecko (Phelsuma nigristriata) is a species of gecko.
Distribution
Phelsuma nigristriata is endemic to Mayotte.
Description
It is a diurnal and arboreal gecko that has an elongated appearance. The top is green from the tail to the head. The underside is white. On its mid side, a black line goes up to eye level.
Etymology
The name of this species (nigristriata) means black stripes.
References
Meier, 1984 : Zwei neue Formen der Gattung Phelsuma von den Komoren (Sauria: Gekkonidae). Salamandra, vol. 20, n. 1, p. 32-38.