house gecko of Vohemar

vicious combination!

the eyes of a gecko
so interesting...

I have to assume that they are the common house lizard in Northeast Madagascar as they were all over the place in Vohemar. That the gecko blended oh-so well with the pink walls of the beach cabin we were staying may even show that it may be one of the everpresent chameleons in the country. I only had one shot so you can actually detect its hurried movement as it scampered away when I took out my camera.

the gold dust day gecko or Phelsuma laticauda
(ID thanks to Ian or reservoir frog)
Vohemar, Northeast Madagascar, East Africa

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Dr Tao says:

WOW! Just great! Incredible! Wonderful! Magical and... Mysterious!

Have a beautiful and very happy new week, Mr Farl!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

reservoir frog says:

Just a random bit of trivia... that's a Gold Dust Day Gecko (Phelsuma laticauda)...

...and I'm just mildy envious that you're seeing them on Madagascar.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

moriza says:

I'd like to have one of this guy hang out on the ceiling of my studio, he'll be my inspiration and keeps bugs away!
Great catch Farl.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Ultra@ says:

curious
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

[2]rokbot[2]y says:

Am I seeing the lizard's real color? Beauty.

I love your pix Farl!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

~Sonnenaufgang~ [deleted] says:

Ay tiki, so cute Farl.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

primarita says:

fabulous colors! have u seen some "cicak" in indo Farl? hmm obviously this is more interesting hehehe..
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Lukky Q.E.D. says:

He's adorable! We have lots of little ones around here, but never so vibrant in color. Probably because of the desert landscape.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Merly Sunflower says:

whoa..that's an awesome Gecko Farl! My son's Gecko are brown and black! :)
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Moonchildowicz [deleted] says:

this one is great - I like the colours - and the gekko indeed - Farlito
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Nav A. says:

farl... this is palstic... tell me this is plastic.. or rubber. not real

please
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Boso says:

Hi Shiela, that's tuko di ba? Any way great set Farl!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Jack Hess says:

Strange beautiful colors for a gecko...
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

h2okatcher [deleted] says:

OMG! I've never seen a lizard this colorful! How big is it?! If you stick our hour hand and let it sit in your palm, maybe we can get a better feel of its size! :OP
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

BUroKHUli & His Vegetable Hordes says:

too bad the lizard-s face is out of focus. the pink wall is focused instead.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

k****l says:

Beautiful set of colors!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

maiylah says:

such vibrant colors!!!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Gerald Yuvallos says:

Farl, you should have captured it and brought it home so we can all take shots of it. ^_^
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Lorirules [deleted] says:

How cool. Nice combo of colors.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Pinklaine says:

This is really cute Farl! Very nice contrast of the pink wall and the green lizard with hints of red! :o)
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

shimmertje says:

omg that is one beautiful lizard! I'm glad I've never seen it before. If I had it would've been at a pet shop or a zoo, and it deserves to grow up wild.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

expatriatus (hatethereligion,lovethereligious) says:

Excellent Farl! What wonderful colours!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunshines Uniques says:

Fabulous capture he is so beautiful!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

Thanks everyone. I have some time to burn in the Dubai airport as my flight back to the Philippines is still at 8AM (it's 2AM now). I don't think I will give up my internet spot though hahaha!

Yes, I posted this as I think it represents my travel in Madagascar: seeing strange plants and animals that simply flabbergast me.

It is definitely not my strongest pic as Allan has pointed out, the head is out of focus but this guy was fast and I only was able to take one (!) shot and then it was gone (it went under the toilet bowl! hahaha! yes- this was a shot inside the loo). Good thing I put my camera on automatic.

And Ian, thanks so much for the ID. I will change the description now. It's my OC (obsession-compulsion) to be accurate and detailed with my facts so you just cut me a few meandering in the internet. Almost bought a book too. Maybe I still would. Madagascar flora and fauna are out of this world.

Salamat!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Lynn. says:

Beautiful, Farl Geckos where I come from in Australia are often pretty greens, but I've never seen one like this. And you're right, trying to photograph one is quite tricky. Good catch!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

_william says:

Well, Lizards like this are hard to shoot. They move almost constantly, freezing only for fear or ambush.
I cared for a hand full of these during a reptile exhibit at a childrens museum...They move very fast...but they were cute.
Tokay Gekkos are another matter. Huge, and purple with orange spots, they bark and bite.
BTW: the day gekkos have a good bit of blue in their pigmentation. especially between the eyes. UV light (in Sunlight) exposes it.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Atelier Teee says:

Great shot Farl, hope you enjoyed Madagascar.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

aYomy says:

awwww cuteeeeeeeee =D

so colorfull =D

loved it ~ fav
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

cyberliesl says:

love the colors! pretty model! ;)
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

dboy says:

Kewl lizard.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

.Oss. says:

My daughter would love that pink.

I really like the contrast, great..!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

sunshine the photogrl says:

I LOVE GECKOS! THEY CAN DISAPEAR WHEN EVER THEY WANT! LOVE THIS.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

alight says:

.. these live in my home & yard, too (hawaii). they are very friendly - & helpful with mosquitos :o) - and they're exquisite, as if they are wearing jewels!
(as soon as i get a computer that can download photos, will post one sunning itself on a banana leaf to share with you..)
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Ra7aLaH says:

u have a way in choosing colors! i love it...
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

gundunasu u zeneize says:

Very nice animals, did you ever old a lemour in your harms? you will not forget it even if you become hundred. The picture is simply great!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

yeah, it's amazing that geckos are just about everywhere- they have a purpose in the food chain after all.

yes, Terence, I enjoyed my Madagascar visit: just 5 nights and always in a different place and hotel. Totally living in my suitcase!

Enrico, no, I saw 2 kinds of lemurs at Montagne d'Ambre but they were far away. the Philippines does have a lemur which is one of the smallest in the world (the tarsier) and I've held one. while they smell, they feel warm and vulnerable.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

primarita, I forgot to answer your question. yes, the lizards and geckos in Indo are interesting. They are like ours in the Philippines. However, I think the ones in Lombok and eastward are different esp the colors.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Miek37 says:

Hi Farl, indeed, beautifull little creatures and as i know now, thanks to you, also very colourfull ones! But apart from the visual colour variatons, is there a difference in the sounds they produce as well, or is the common "tokay yell" a universal one?

Whenever i'm lucky to be able spending my vacation in "the tropics", it'll allways take at least a week untill i'm used to those loud "TOOKAAAAAAY" yells during the night.

The first nights i just lay there and listen to all the strange and different sounds coming out of the jungle, having only little naps in between Gecko yells, but while i'm awake enjoying every minute of it!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

Miek, I wish I heard their calls! I didn't. talking about onomatopoeia, in the Philippines, we call lizards/geckos "toko" (the big ones) or "tiko" (small variety). I bet these Malagasy ones speak the same universal language.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

Maditi, I agree, the colors are unbelievable. thanks.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

kayodic says:

this lizard is so fashionable.
i have to try his fashion someday hahahaha......
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

paranoidandroid_ says:

psychedelic!

rEEna
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

Ika, rEEna, salamat. I agree on the strange but amusing fashion sense.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

k neva knows says:

awesome shot
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

amsrun says:

Wondeful shot! Love the colors and the fact that you managed to catch as much detail as you did. They move quickly so I know it's difficult to catch them sometimes.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

chaly, amy: thanks a lot. Maayong Pasko!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

pocci says:

magic! great colors!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

minnieminnmin says:

awesome colors.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

code1700 says:

galing nito Farl sana nag-uwi ka para gumanda ang breed ng butiki natin hehehe
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Frog Flight says:

Nice!!

Adding to my favorites! :)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

kasmil says:

wonderful:)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

cool dude :) says:

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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabbing Gaby [deleted] says:

I like it! Cool shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

ArtByChrysti says:

A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Tango Melon says:

Wow, wow! It doesn't even look real.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ღ Ño Ĉomment ღ says:

loool
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

thanks again. it's nice of you to appreciate this shot.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Alexander Yates says:

Farl, this is amazing, never seen this in your stream before!

Did you know that this is the most interesting photo tagged with Lizard? Please consider posting it to The Most Interesting **Blank** Picture
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Arne Kuilman says:

Love the pink as well. I used to have Phelsuma's at home, but in nature they are more colorful and wonderful.

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Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

I, Puzzled says:

Thank you for posting this great shot in the Interestingness pool.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeanette Pedersen says:

oh, the colur is fantastic.......
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Omsel says:

Your Invited to post this image to Things Pink Group
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Kirill: Neverwinter Alps says:

beautiful colors and quite sharp photo by speedy gecko standards
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

pinkiwinkitinki says:

wow!
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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Maniac Moses says:

wow
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

w e n d y says:

This is a wonderful reptile picture.
Please consider participating in the Noah's Ark January competition by posting the picture medium size in the following thread:
Noah's Ark January Competition: Reptiles.

Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

xk8jag2000 says:

amazing shot!

WOW!! This picture is 100% delicious, please join us at Pinkalicious!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

kamflickr says:

Every now and then, a special picture will remind me of the fabulously fasinating world we live in. This was one of those moments.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

theflatworldsedge.blogspot.com says:

Fantastic! Beats rats!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Eirawen says:

Wow. Such brilliant combination of colors. Just wonderful
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Moon Owl says:

Fantastic! Could I get you to add it to my Green and Pink group?

www.flickr.com/groups/342694@N21/
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Santi@go says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called paredes/walls, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Good Riddance® says:

A gorgeous photo of a gorgeous animal. Kudos.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Prithaz says:

Awesome shot!. wow... I have never seen a gecko In my entire life... Must be really hard to capture a shot like this, eh?
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Pegasus Girl 98 says:

wow! great photo!that gecko is very pretty!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

stace_lp says:

Gorgeous!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

TVOKAISOA says:

One word > Amazing!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

chiejersey says:

Wow!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

k8 Mc says:

A real cool lizard! just a shame it's not in focus.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

imfat_imfat_uknowit says:

ooooooooh the colors so far-out dude
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

bryson! says:

that would make a really cute shirt
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

stjernesol says:

I just love your photos!!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Mad ? [deleted] says:

i quote stjernesol
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

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great colors

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueDeepBlue says:

Wonderful colors, wonderful shot!!! :)

Fabio
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

jeweledlion says:

Love this! The colors are amazing. I love geckos. I tried to photo one in Mexico. It was a very pale pink and translucent - you could actually see it's organs through it's skin. I loved that little fellow. Unfortunately when I tried to photo it not only did I miss - they are FAST - but it never came back into my room.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

gogoldengecko says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Best of The Geckos, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Great shot!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

sugboanon says:

BRILLIANT COLORS!
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called flickr in full color, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Feel free to join in the group. Thanks!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Christopher Cox [deleted] says:

Beautiful green..
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Dizzee Dayzee says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Top 20 Pink, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Erkek Arkadaş says:

Nice Shot !
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

fon wlan says:

great picture, i love it.

Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Phelsuma says:

This is Phelsuma laticauda laticauda...
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

thanks to all especially to evan for the ID
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Wani Abdullah [deleted] says:

oh, the pink wall just bring out the colors of the lizard more. don't fancy lizard much but will make an exception for this one :p well done, Farl!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

trojekop says:

incredible colours.
the beauty in the dirt:)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Heather M Cross says:

Incredible shot! The colours in it are unbelievable. Great capture!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

m a r c e l o ® says:

very nice!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

k o z e t h says:

wonderful colors
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