A gray lateral stripe extends from the eye to the hind leg.

This species inhabits the west coast of Madagascar in the general area of Majunga.

It can also be found in the Comoros, in Zanzibar, and some coastal areas of mainland Tanzania.

They also like to lick soft, sweet fruit, pollen, nectar and balsamic vinegar.

However, capture of these geckos is regulated, as it may have caused population declines and, as it is large-scale, might threaten the species in the future.

In captivity, these animals can be fed with crickets, wax moth, fruit flies, meal worms and houseflies.