#leaf tailed geckos

[snototter]

A leaf tailed gecko (Uroplatus sp.) in Madagascar

by Laurence Green

[herpsandbirds]

Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus), family Gekkonidae, found in eastern Madagascar

photograph by Chien C. Lee

[feather-bone]

[ID: an illustration of a gold and purple gecko on a dark branch, surrounded by wavy green leaves on a purple and orange background. End]

Satanic! Leaf! Tailed! Gecko! They come in a bunch of different colors and their leaf-shaped tail is adapted to help camouflage them amongst dry leaves.

[is-the-snake-video-cute]

I just learned about "satanic" leaf-tailed geckos, do you have any idea perchance why they are called that??

If you catch them from the right angle, they look like little hellions out to cause mischief.

[antiqueanimals]

European leaf-toed gecko (Euleptes europaea) ; Mediterranean house gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus) ; Moorish gecko (Tarentola mauritanica)

Reptiles and Amphibians of the World. Written by Hans Hvass. Illustrated by Wilhelm Eigener. Originally published in 1958.

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[squishyfauna]

Satanic leaf tailed gecko! I originally was going to make this into a sticker but I’m not sure, what do you think?

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[cypherdecypher]

Animal of the Day!

Satanic Leaf-Tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus)

(Photo from Reptile Direct)

Conservation Status- Unlisted

Habitat- Eastern Madagascar

Size (Weight/Length)- 100 mm

Diet- Small insects; Snails

Cool Facts- Yes, that’s actually its name. The satanic leaf-tailed gecko is named for both its leaf shaped tail and the small horns above its eyes. Originally described in 1888, it was thought to be a mythical creature from its beautiful appearance. Its camouflage perfectly blends in with the thick Madagascan rainforests. The gecko’s feet have adhesive hairs on their toes that maximizes their surface area and allows them to stick to vertical surfaces. If their camo fails, the satanic leaf-tailed gecko opens wide and shows off its vibrant red throat with the hopes of scaring off birds. Due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade, these geckos are at risk. Luckily, three national parks protect the rainforests that the geckos call home.

Rating- 11/10 (Lizardman, take me by the hand.)

[pastrygeckos]

Nothing to see here! Just a stick or leaf or some other insignificant detritus!

[nkp1981]

Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko

Photo: Alejandro Arteaga

[colorsoutofearth]

Lined Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus lineatus), Madagascar

Photo by Alex Hyde

[snototter]

A mossy leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus sikorae) camouflages on a tree in Andasibe, Madagascar

by Frank Vassen

[herpsandbirds]

Cork Bark Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus pietschmanni), family Gekkonidae, endemic to a small area of eastern Madagascar

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photograph by Crestie Jungle

[gecko-posting]

[is-the-snake-video-cute]

What type of guy is this? :0

https://www.tumblr.com/marinella-ela/710461836061982720

Link for everyone - it's a video of a leaf-tailed gecko!

[wheylost]

witchery sugoi!

[alicemclean-2203]

I did all my ffxiv auras as my favorite lizards!