Rodrigues day gecko (SciiFii)

The Rodrigues day gecko (Phelsuma edwardnewtoni) is a species of day gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species lives on the island of Rodrigues, where it typically inhabits forests and dwell in trees. The Rodrigues day gecko was once extinct since 1917, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and reintroduced to the island of Rodrigues. The Rodrigues day gecko is an omnivore that feeds on various insects and other invertebrates. It also likes to feed on soft, sweet fruit, pollen and nectar. The Rodrigues day gecko is one of the largest day geckos. It reaches a total length (including tail) of about 23 centimeters (9.1 inches). The body colour consists of bright green with bright blue spots on the back. The underside of the tail is whitish-yellow. The chin has a deep yellow colour. The Rodrigues day gecko is unafraid of humans, being quite tame and can even eat fruit from one's hand. The conservation status of the Rodrigues day gecko is Vulnerable due to some habitat loss and historic invasive predators, however, thanks to the conservationists, the invasive predators such as feral cats have been eradicated from the Rodrigues island and the Rodrigues day gecko is a protected species.
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