title: Cheke's day gecko
text: # Cheke's day gecko
  
  Cheke's day gecko (Phelsuma abbotti chekei) is a subspecies of day gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The subspecific name, chekei, is in honor of British ornithologist Anthony S. Cheke.
  
  ## Distribution
  
  P. a. chekei is found on the island of Madagascar.
  
  ## Diet
  
  P. a. chekei primarily eats insects and fruits.
  
  ## Reproduction
  
  P. a. chekei is oviparous.
  
  