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Mahafaly Fish-scale Gecko (Geckolepis typica) This was on the exterior door to a bathroom near the entrance to Ankarana National Park. Also on the same door was one of the bright green day geckos. A good start for a visit to Ankarana! Fall,Geckolepis typica,Geotagged,Grandidiers gecko,Madagascar Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Mahafaly Fish-scale Gecko (Geckolepis typica)

This was on the exterior door to a bathroom near the entrance to Ankarana National Park. Also on the same door was one of the bright green day geckos. A good start for a visit to Ankarana!

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The Mahafaly Fish-scale Gecko

Geckolepis typica is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Geckos in the genus Geckolepis have large scales that can easily come off in patches if the lizard is grasped by a predator, thus allowing the lizard to escape.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by John Sullivan
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By John Sullivan

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Uploaded Apr 5, 2023. Captured May 4, 2007 11:44 in 457M+76 Ambondrofe, Madagascar.
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  • PENTAX K10D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/90s
  • ISO200
  • 200mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.