The species is endemic to eastern Madagascar and typically inhabits rainforests and dwells on trees.

Both the specific name, boehmei, and the common name, Boehme's giant day gecko, are in honor of German herpetologist Wolfgang Böhme.

Boehme's giant day gecko only inhabits the region around Andasibe and Ranomafana in eastern Madagascar.

However, the period between July and August corresponds with the warmest months on the northern hemisphere so active cooling might be necessary.

In captivity, P. m. boehmei can be fed with crickets, wax moths, fruit flies, mealworms, and houseflies.