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The Madagascar day gecko is native to the eastern coast of Madagascar, but today, the species has also been introduced to southern Florida and Hawaii. Their coloration is typically bright green, but some can also have blue-hued scales. A rusty, reddish-brown stripe runs along this gecko’s head, from the tip of their nose to behind the ears. They also have orange spots that run down their back in a line.
Females will appear duller in color — they’re also smaller — compared to males, so they’re a species you can accurately identify their gender based on appearance. This is referred to as sexual dimorphism.
This species of gecko is one of the largest, as individuals can grow to reach a little over nine and half inches. The world’s most famous Madagascar day gecko, Martin, is an ambassador for Geico Insurance; we’re sure you’ve seen him somewhere!
Jane came to the Zoo in 2013 from Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, Utah. It is estimated that their lifespan is about six to ten years. Jane has much surpassed that, making her very old for her species. Due to her older age, Jane can get stressed easily so we want to make sure that we respect both her and her habitat. Jane is located inside and is normally perched on top of her bamboo sticks, but also camouflages well.
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