Peacock Day Gecko

Phelsuma quadriocellata

''Phelsuma quadriocellata'' is a species of gecko known by the common name peacock day gecko. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it is a common to abundant, widespread reptile.

This gecko lives in many types of low- to mid-elevation habitat types in Madagascar, including forests and areas with human activity such as cultivated land and human habitation. It is sometimes associated with ''Pandanus'' species.

This is likely a species complex. It is currently divided into three subspecies, ''P. q. quadriocellata'', ''P. q. lepida'', and ''P. q. bimaculata''. A fourth subspecies was recently elevated to species status and is now named ''Phelsuma parva''.
Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyGekkonidae
GenusPhelsuma
SpeciesP. quadriocellata
Photographed in
Madagascar