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Lined Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus lineatus), Madagascar

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Lined Leaf-tailed Gecko, Marojey National Park, Madagascar | ©Frank Vassen 

Of all of the species in the genus, Uroplatus lineatus (Gekkonidae) is by far one of the most unique of the group. They’re one of the largest Uroplatus, reaching a total length of 10-11”. They lack the dermal fringe most frequently seen in species belonging to the “fimbriatus” group, but many adorn themselves with spiny scales which give the appearance of “eye lashes” above their eyes.

Their bodies are long and slender with smooth skin and a “snake-like” head. Patterns change from solid beige or yellowish during the day and wood grain striped at night. They very much resemble the bamboo plants they inhabit in their natural habitat.

It is one of the more arboreal species, they generally stick to the walls and branches in their enclosure. Like all Uroplatus, they are nocturnal and sleep during the day. This is a very elegant species, moving about the enclosure with grace and style.

The species inhabits the tropical and bamboo forests in eastern Madagascar. Their range is limited to the are between the regions of  Toamasina and Maroantsetra.

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