The Island day gecko (''Phelsuma nigristriata'') is a species of

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Distribution

''Phelsuma nigristriata'' is endemic to

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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. Phelsuma_Nigristriata_1

References

* Meier, 1984 : ''Zwei neue Formen der Gattung Phelsuma von den Komoren (Sauria: Gekkonidae)''. Salamandra, , n. 1, . Phelsuma Reptiles described in 1984 {{gecko-stub