Description
This lizard belongs to the largest living day geckos. Males can reach a total length of about 30 centimeters (12 in), but often are much smaller. Females of this species are generally smaller than males. The body colour grayish or brown grayish. A dark brown stripe extends from the nostril to above the ear opening. On the back dark spots may be present. In some individuals, the legs and toes have light yellow bars. The ventral side is white or yellowish.
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