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Basic information

Phelsuma lineata

Striped Day Gecko

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyGeckos
GenusDay geckos
Czech name
Felsuma pruhovaná
English name
Striped Day Gecko
Alternative names
Lined Day Gecko, Streifentaggecko
Synonyms
Phelsuma lineata chloroscelis, Phelsuma minuthi, Phelsumia lineata var. bifasciata
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Shrubland
Microhabitat
Arboreal
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 65 mm
Body mass
max 5.8 g
Hatchling mass
~0.24 g
Offspring SVL
max 20 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 10 years
Activity
Diurnal
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
0.6–0.8 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
1–2 individuals
Clutches per year
4–6 × per year
Sex determination
Temperature-dependent sex determination
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits, SquamBase