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Basic information

Phelsuma abbotti

Aldabra Day Gecko

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyGeckos
GenusDay geckos
Czech name
Felsuma mramorovaná
English name
Aldabra Day Gecko
Alternative names
Abbott's Day Gecko, Assumption Day Gecko, Seychellen-Taggecko
Synonyms
Phelsuma abbotti abbotti, Phelsuma befotakensis, Phelsuma chekei
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest, Shrubland
Microhabitat
Arboreal
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 65 mm
Body mass
max 5.8 g
Offspring SVL
max 25 mm
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Biological characteristics

Activity
Diurnal
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
0.6–0.6 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
1–2 individuals
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