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coloured tail. On both sides of the snout, a reddish-brown stripe is extending from the nostrils to the ear. The undersurface of the body is bright yellow or off-white.
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The
Andaman day gecko is found throughout the Andaman Islands of India, with the 'North' clade being found on
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The body of this day gecko is bright green with red dots and stripes on the back. Males have a bluish or
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