Post by Kimmy on Apr 12, 2007 21:51:46 GMT 1
Name
LEAF TAILED GECKO
Latin
Uroplatus sp.
Native To
Madagascar
Size
10 - 12 inches
Diet
Insects
Reproduction
2 eggs
Description
Geckos of the genus Uroplatus are commonly referred to as flat or leaf tailed geckos. All of the species of this genus are found in primary and secondary forests on the island of Madagascar.
They all have coloration developed as camouflage, most being grayish brown to black or greenish brown with various markings meant to resemble tree bark. There are two variations of this camouflage: leaf form, and bark form. The leaf form is present on only two species, U. phantasticus and U. ebanaui, which are also the two smallest species
LEAF TAILED GECKO
Latin
Uroplatus sp.
Native To
Madagascar
Size
10 - 12 inches
Diet
Insects
Reproduction
2 eggs
Description
Geckos of the genus Uroplatus are commonly referred to as flat or leaf tailed geckos. All of the species of this genus are found in primary and secondary forests on the island of Madagascar.
They all have coloration developed as camouflage, most being grayish brown to black or greenish brown with various markings meant to resemble tree bark. There are two variations of this camouflage: leaf form, and bark form. The leaf form is present on only two species, U. phantasticus and U. ebanaui, which are also the two smallest species
