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Mossy leaf-tailed gecko, Amber Mountain, Madagascar I've seen them in 3 locations in Madagascar by now, and each time they still blow my mind. I intentionally did not crop to emphasize their camouflage abilities. Africa,Amber Mountain,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Mossy leaf-tailed gecko,Spring,Uroplatus sikorae,World Click/tap to enlarge

Mossy leaf-tailed gecko, Amber Mountain, Madagascar

I've seen them in 3 locations in Madagascar by now, and each time they still blow my mind. I intentionally did not crop to emphasize their camouflage abilities.

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"Uroplatus sikorae" is a species of gecko commonly referred to as the Mossy leaf-tailed gecko. This species, endemic to Madagascar, is found in primary and secondary forests on the island. It has the ability to change its skin color to match its surroundings and possesses dermal flaps which break up its outline when at rest.

It is a CITES II protected animal due to habitat loss and overcollection for the pet trade.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 22, 2016. Captured Oct 13, 2015 10:06 in Unnamed Road, Madagascar.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/400s
  • ISO2800
  • 400mm