Beautiful gecko, Palmarium, Madagascar

Found on the uninhabited island near Palmarium where they do the Aye-aye tours, at night. Sorry for the poor shot, had to rush it as I was holding up the boat.

I have a few candidate species in mind but not sure enough, will get some help with this one.

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Christine Young

Lion

Nice job managing a photo of it! Geckos have such amazing feet <3. Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! And yes :) Posted 5 years ago

John Sullivan

Lion

I think the ID is right. Hemidactylus platycephalus is very similar looking but I don't believe it is found that far south. Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you for confirming, John! Got the ID via Facebook in the meanwhile, forgot to update you. Posted 5 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

*shakes head* As you tell us, this is a perfect shot for documentation!
Also, a super cutie! Posted 5 years ago

The Hemidactylus mercatorius

''Hemidactylus mercatorius'' is a species of gecko. There has been confusion between this species and ''Hemidactylus mabouia'', making it difficult to establish the ranges of these species. While the Reptile Database gives ''Hemidactylus mercatorius'' a wide distribution in eastern Africa, the IUCN restricts its native distribution to Madagascar and some other islands in the Indian Ocean .

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by Ferdy Christant