Least Concern
Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko
Uroplatus phantasticus
A master of camouflage from Madagascar, with a flattened body and tail shaped like a dead leaf.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
8–10 years in the wild; up to 15 years in captivity
Size
Body length 8–10 cm; tail adds several centimeters
Scientific Name
Uroplatus phantasticus
About Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko
A master of camouflage from Madagascar, with a flattened body and tail shaped like a dead leaf.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a insectivore diet, with a lifespan of 8–10 years in the wild; up to 15 years in captivity, a size of Body length 8–10 cm; tail adds several centimeters, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
This gecko can nearly disappear against bark or leaf litter thanks to its ragged outline and color changes.
Where Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko Lives
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Montagne d'Ambre
, Madagascar
Madagascar rainforest
, Madagascar