Mossy leaf-tailed gecko, Andasibe, Madagascar
A detailed crop of a Mossy leaf-tailed gecko on a tree in Andasibe, Madagascar. You can see that even at this zoom level, the creature is incredibly camouflaged. In fact, our guide was pointing straight at the creature's head and we still did not see it.
"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
By Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Dec 2, 2012. Captured Sep 3, 2012 12:20 in 2, Madagascar.
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