N. America S. America Madagascar Giant Day Gecko Phelsuma madagascariensis grandis Range Madagascar, neighboring islands, and east coast of Africa. Habitat Forest dwelling, drier regions. One of the largest geckos in Madagascar. Characteristics Day geckos are robust in appearance with strong limbs.
Adults are bluish-gray to green with dark reticulations on the large head.
Like other geckos, they have well-developed adhesive pads on their feet but no real claws. The large eyes have round pupils and their skin is very fine and sensitive. Behavior Most day geckos are forest animals and live on leaves and branches. They spend their days leaping around in search of insects. Reproduction Usually 2 eggs are laid per clutch and are generally attached o each other.