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Leaf-tailed Gecko

Uroplatus fimbriatus

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

large nocturnal gecko, up to 33cm (1.1'), rests during the day against a tree with its head down

Habitat:

rainforests on the east coast

Notes:

I spotted this leaf-tailed gecko on the island of Nosy Mangabe. My guide was excellent at spotting chameleons day and night. I couldn't believe how skilled he was sometimes.

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Uroplatus fimbriatus

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Comments (10)
Atul
Amazing Stuff! what camouflage !
Dan Doucette
Thanks Christy. @Victoria, well done! They are truly hard to spot during the day.
iamcherreymaiya
is there supposed to be leaf-tailed gecko in that 2nd picture? if there is, it's like 'find the cat' viral pictures in FB all over again
victoria.vikspics
great photo, they are amazing never thought I'd see one in the wild but managed to spot one myself that my guide missed!
Dan Doucette
Thanks everyone. @asergio, the credit must go to my guide for spotting this one. If you think this is great camo, you must check out this spotting. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/5769256
KarenL
Great camo & amazing eyes!

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PublishedOctober 22, 2011

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