Robert Mertens' Day Gecko

Phelsuma robertmertensi

Also known as: Mertens' Day Gecko • Mertens's Day Gecko • Mertens' day gecko

Kingdom: Metazoa• Family: Gekkonidae• Order: Squamata

Robert Mertens's day gecko is diurnal species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the Comoros.

🛡️ Conservation Status

near threatened

📌 Etymology

The specific name, robertmertensi, is in honour of German herpetologist Robert Mertens.

📌 Geographic range

Phelsuma robertmertensi inhabits only a small area on the island of Mayotte in the Comoro Islands.

📌 Reproduction

Phelsuma robertmertensi is oviparous. At a temperature of , the young will hatch after approximately 49–53 days. The juveniles measure .

📌 Care and maintenance in captivity

Phelsuma robertmertensi should be housed in pairs and needs a well planted terrarium. The temperature should be . The humidity should be 75–100%. In captivity, it can be fed crickets, wax moth larvae, fruit flies, mealworms and houseflies.

Quick Facts

Common Names:

Robert Mertens' Day Gecko, Mertens' Day Gecko, Mertens's Day Gecko, Mertens' day gecko

Class:

Lepidosauria

Conservation Status:

near threatened

Data Completeness:

86%

Data Sources

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📖wikipedia

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First: 3/24/2007 · Latest: 2/9/2026

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