Phelsuma

(Phelsuma roesleri)

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Description

Phelsuma roesleri is a lizard from the suborder geckos and the genus of the Madagascar day geckos ( Phelsuma ).The species was scientifically described for the first time by Glaw,Gehring,Köhler,Franzern and Vences in 2010.Phelsuma roesleri is endemic in the northern parts of the African island of Madagascar.Phelsuma roesleri reaches a head height up to 3.6 centimeters and a total body length including tail to 7.2 cm.The lizard has a green color and has a vague drawing but clear stripes.The belly scales are smooth and not cracked.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Gekkonidae
Genus:Phelsuma
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