Grandidier's Velvet Gecko

Blaesodactylus sakalava

Blaesodactylus, commonly known as Velvet Geckos are a small genus of four Madagascar species, formerly considered part of the genus Homopholis.

The species are generally similar, with small conical scales on the dorsal surfaces, with overall dullish coloration and a pattern of distinct transverse bands.
Blaesodactylus sakalava Gecko seen at Reniala Blaesodactylus sakalava,Geotagged,Grandidier's Velvet Gecko,Madagascar,Reniala Reserve,Spring,gecko

Distribution

This species is endemic to Madagascar where it occurs in multiple localities in the south and west (Bora et al. 2010), and is also known from a few localities in the north and southeast (Glaw and Vences 2007). It is presumed to be widespread in lowland regions of the island's south and west, an area of approximately 135,000 km². This gecko has been recorded between 20 and 225 m asl.

Source: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/172755/0
Grandidier's Velvet Gecko in Kirindy Not the best shot, but it was at night and I couldn't get any closer. Blaesodactylus sakalava,Grandidier's Velvet Gecko,Kirindy Reserve,Madagascar

Habitat

This species uses tree trunks in relatively intact dry deciduous and spiny forest (Glaw and Vences 2007).

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyGekkonidae
GenusBlaesodactylus
Species
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Madagascar