Standing's day gecko facts for kids
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Gekkoninae
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Phelsuma
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P. standingi
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The Standing's day gecko (Phelsuma standingi Methuen & Hewitt, 1913) is a type of gecko. It is diurnal, which means that it sleeps during the night and is awake during the day. It lives in southwest Madagascar and usually is found on trees. Standing's day gecko eats insects and nectar (a type of drink created by flowers).
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Standing's day gecko at Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park
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Standing's day gecko at Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park
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