Description
This lizard belongs to the middle sized day geckos. It can reach a total length of about 15 centimetres (5.9 in). There always is a dorso-lateral strip present, which may be broken. A red stripe extends from the nostril to the shoulder. The male body colour is light green or bluish green. The back of males has a bright blue colour and is covered with dark red spots and dashes. The males have a deep blue tail. Females lack the brilliant blue colour of the males. They have a bright green back and rust-coloured spots.
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