JungleDragon is a nature and wildlife community for photographers, travellers and anyone who loves nature. We're genuine, free, ad-free and beautiful.

Join

Grandidier's Velvet Gecko in Kirindy Not the best shot, but it was at night and I couldn't get any closer.  Blaesodactylus sakalava,Grandidier's Velvet Gecko,Kirindy Reserve,Madagascar Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Grandidier's Velvet Gecko in Kirindy

Not the best shot, but it was at night and I couldn't get any closer.

    comments (2)

  1. Cool gecko! The ID looks right to me. Posted 6 years ago
    1. Thanks for the verification! Posted 6 years ago

Sign in or Join in order to comment.

Blaesodactylus, commonly known as Velvet Geckos are a small genus of four Madagascar species, formerly considered part of the genus Homopholis.

The species are generally similar, with small conical scales on the dorsal surfaces, with overall dullish coloration and a pattern of distinct transverse bands.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
View Ferdy Christant's profile

By Ferdy Christant

All rights reserved
Uploaded Mar 11, 2013. Captured Sep 17, 2012 19:39.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO500
  • 98mm