giant day gecko
(Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis Gray 1870)

This species is Introduced in the United States

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Origin
Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis is native to Madagascar. Giant day geckos were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.

Life Cycle
Adult geckos grow up to 10 in. (25 cm) in length and are bright green in coloration. P. madagascariensis grandis are generalists in diet and mainly predate arthropods. Sexual maturity is reached at 1-2 years of age. During the breeding season, females lay multiple clutches of 2 eggs and hatch after 47-82 days. Young are independent after hatching. Life span of P. madagascariensis geckos in the wild is unknown. 

Distribution
P. madagascariensis grandis are found in Hawaii and Florida.

Control Efforts
The effects of P. madagascariensis grandis are unknown.

https://www.saczoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Madagascar-Giant-Day-Gecko.pdf
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Phelsuma_madagascariensis/
 

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EDDMapS Distribution

EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org

State Regulated List

State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.

Taxonomic Rank

Domain: Eukarya
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Gekkota
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Phelsuma
Species: Phelsuma madagascariensis
Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis Gray 1870