Lined Leaf Tailed Gecko
Of all of the species in the genus Uroplatus, U. lineatus is by far one of the most unique of the group. They’re one of the largest Uroplatus, reaching a total length of 10-11". U. lineatus primarily inhabits the tropical and bamboo forests in eastern Madagascar.
Tag: gecko
Oh right… there’s a reason why I don’t hand feed this monster.
This is literally the cutest lizard to ever grace my bathroom floor
Eight animals that deserve prizes for their leaf cosplays.
1.)
Eulophophyllum kirki katydid
2.) Ghost mantis
3.) Satanic leaf-tailed gecko
4.) Malayan horned frog
5.)Phylliidae leaf insect
6.) Chorotypus leaf-mimicking grasshopper
7.) Orange oakleaf butterfly
8.) Peruvian leaf-mimicking katydid
@snowflakeeel. I GOT THE BEEB! Tis time for his release.
BABY GECKO!!!!!
This would be a gecko who hatched very recently, probably from an egg in the walls of your house. Such cuties! And hard to catch, congrats.
The satanic leaf-tailed gecko,
Uroplatus phantasticus,
is a species of gecko indigenous to the island of Madagascar.
It is an arboreal species that relies on its natural camouflage to hide from predators.
The leaf-tailed gecko is somewhat of an expert at avoiding predators, not only through their incredible mimicry, but through a number of behaviours. They can flatten their body to reduce their shadow, open their jaws wide to show a frightening, bright red mouth, and voluntarily shed their tail in order to trick a predator.
Habitat destruction, deforestation, and collection for the pet trade all threaten the existence of the satanic leaf-tailed gecko. The bottom two images show a newly-hatched gecko at the Houston Zoo; adults can reach up to six inches in length. (x x x x x)
Gonatodes (Gonatodes daudini)–
Gonatodes is a genus of dwarf geckos that include many different species. Almost every species has a dramatic and unique color variation (in the males mostly). They mostly live in the forests of South America although some have adapted to live in cities and have been taken as pets.
They eat almost any bug that they can swallow. Some species of Gonatodes are becoming critically endangered due to deforestation.
Most of the species have pointed noses and are rather narrow in body size. However Gonatodes Daudini, shown here is the only one with large scales, bright orange irises and the 3 eye shaped patterns displayed by the males.
Photos: Strategy Forum INC on Flickr
A leaf gecko for the Coloring Contest with some inspiration drawn from Cave Geckos. Maybe fireflies.
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