The Crown Jewel of the Phelsumas?

[Palex134]

I am curious as to what people think the top Phelsuma species is based on rarity, color, and overall awesomeness(?). In an attempt to get this forum goin, I am wondering what you all would call your favorite Phelsuma sp? Thanks

 

[bugman426]

im sure for color, you cant beat cepediana

personally i like the borbonicas, like borbonica borbonica, and borbonica mater

i also love guimbeaui

 

[Rbeitle]

No question, Phelsuma inexpectata. To me they are the most beautiful of all the Phelsuma and one of the rarest. I have P. cepediana, P. guimbeaui, P. borbonica borbonica and borbonica mater as well as klemmeri, ornata. Many of the species widely considered beautiful I have in my collection and without a doubt I still think P. inexpectata is the King, but that's just me. So what does every one else think.

 

[Palex134]

I agree,
Inexpectata are gorgeous. I also love Ornata and Klemmeri.
Inexpectata look like Ornata X 10! Are they a sub species?

 

[bugman426]

No question, Phelsuma inexpectata. To me they are the most beautiful of all the Phelsuma and one of the rarest. I have P. cepediana, P. guimbeaui, P. borbonica borbonica and borbonica mater as well as klemmeri, ornata. Many of the species widely considered beautiful I have in my collection and without a doubt I still think P. inexpectata is the King, but that's just me. So what does every one else think.

have any pics of the borbonicas? Im getting some soon, but cant really tell much about the color differences between the 2 based on the pics ive seen.

 

[bugman426]

rosagularis and andamanensis are also gorgeous in my opinion

 

[Rhacryce]

I'm going with P.breviceps,I like barbonica and alot of the high color animals but I find they are alot more skiddish with the exception of klemmeri.The breviceps I hatched this year show no fear of me what so ever and look up at me with anticipation when it's time to feed but the barbonica run and hide as soon as I step foot in my room,I literally have to sneak up on them if I want to get a good look at them.BOBBY

Here's a pic of a male P.barbonica agalegae

Young P.breviceps

 

[the moof]

personally, based on rarity, Phelsuma masohoala is my favourite. I love the colouring on this species!

however, based on beauty etc, i have to say its a battle between klemmeri, inexpectata, serraticauda, guimbeaui, and barbonica. they are all so amazing, it seems impossible to decide.

 

[Palex134]

wow great answers, and beautiful pics bobby, your collection is amazing.
Do you have any pics of your ornata or any other of the rarer phelsuma? Thanks

 

[Uropl@tus]

Hello

I hate P. inexpectata. It's one of the Phelsuma species you'll never see, because they are to shy and if you open the terrariums they run around and try to escape. Nice to look but not to keep. My favourites are P. andamanensis, P. antanosy and P. breviceps. The last one is not beautiful colored but a great animal to keep because of their behaviour.

P. andamanensis

P. breviceps

Best Regards Patrick

 

[the moof]

i had forgotten about andamensis! add that to the list then

oh, and phelsuma kely. dont ask why, its just a beautiful species

 

[Palex134]

Wow both are gorgeous! I love the andamanensis, I wish they were commonly available here more. P. breviceps have always been a favorite of mine! Great collection!

 

[Palex134]

Question, how closely related are Ornata and Inexpecta. They look similar, how do they compare?
Also, how much do Inexpecta go for in the US? thanks

 

[the moof]

They are quite similar, and even have similar common names, but both are found on different islands, so distinguishing the populations. also, I've heard that inexpectata retains it colour somewhat better, while, as it grows, ornata somwhat loses its colour.

I've heard of inexpectata going for VERY high prices in the states, but im not quite sure what the range is.

Warning: these geckos are VERY flittish, and if you want a gecko to watch, which is beautiful, do not go for these.

regards,
*the moof*

 

[Palex134]

ya I think I will continue searching for a pair of Klemmeri or Ornata. Thanks