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"Uroplatus fimbriatus" is a gecko which is found in eastern Madagascar and on the islands Nosy Bohara and Nosy Mangabe. These geckos live in tropical rain forests. They reach a total length of 330 mm.

A large nocturnal gecko, by day it plasters itself to a small tree trunk and rests head down. If disturbed it will raise its tail and head, open its mouth and scream.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Tarsier
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By Tarsier

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Uploaded Dec 9, 2015. Captured Oct 5, 2015 09:48 in 5, Madagascar.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/6.3
  • 1/49s
  • ISO400
  • 25mm