Males can reach a total length of about 15 cm (5.9 in) while females are often much smaller.

On the back there are small brownish or reddish dots and spottings.

The east coast of Madagascar has a humid and warm climate.

Like most Phelsuma spec., this species can be quite quarrelsome and do not accept other males in their neighbourhood.

In captivity, these animals can be fed with crickets, wax moths, fruit flies, mealworms, and houseflies.