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Gold Dust Day Gecko

Phelsuma laticauda

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Description:

The Gold Dust Day Gecko, named for the yellow speckles on its neck and upper back, feeds on insects and nectar. It is one of the 8 species of gecko that have been introduced to the Hawai'ian Islands.

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PublishedMarch 19, 2014

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