Phelsuma quadriocellata
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In 3 days >90%
Phelsuma quadriocellata is a species of gecko known by the common name "Peacock Day Gecko". It is endemic to the coastal regions of eastern Madagascar, where it is an abundant and widespread reptile. This gecko lives in many types of low and mid elevation habitats in Madagascar, including forests. The Peacock Day Gecko has also been known to live in areas with human activity and habitation, including regions being used for land cultivation. It is sometimes associated with Pandanus species.
P. quadriocellata measures 4.7-4.8″ (12 cm) long, including the tail. Like other arboreal geckos, the Peacock Day Gecko has lidless eyes and sticky toe pads. This gecko is bright green, with small red markings and a pale underside. The tail may also be blue in certain individuals. An identifying characteristic of this species is the large dark spots on either side of the abdomen. Some localities of this species also have two such spots, while some others can also have four.
Phelsuma quadriocellata is currently understood to be a species complex. At present, it is divided into three subspecies: P. q. quadriocellata Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Mantadia National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
| # | Zoo / Centre | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Very likely
About 80% of wildlife watchers report a Peacock Day Gecko sighting in Ranomafana National Park on a given day, based on 159 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 2nd most-seen of the 29 reptiles we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
February–March, October and December
In those months about 90% of wildlife watchers report a Peacock Day Gecko in Ranomafana National Park on a given day, against about 70% in September, the lowest month.
Between 10 am and 1 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Peacock Day Gecko sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Peacock Day Gecko sightings, Ranomafana National Park has the highest daily chance: about 80%. Next come Mantadia National Park (Madagascar, about 30%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Peacock Day Gecko is recorded against all the reptiles logged in Ranomafana National Park (159 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
