Uroplatus finaritra explained

Uroplatus finaritra is a species of leaf-tailed gecko native to Madagascar.^[1] It can be found in Marojejy National Park, on the island's northeastern side.

Locally, it is called "tahafisaka" and experts believe that it may be listed as an endangered species^[2] .

Description

Uroplatus finaritra can grow up to 4-6 inches or 15 centimeters. It also has a red mouth, as well as a tail that is relatively short compared to its body length. They are around 50 percent larger than other Uroplatus species.^[3]

Camouflage

Like many species of leaf-tailed geckos, Uroplatus finaritra is able to mimic leaves or twigs. Due to this, they usually rest in dead leaves in order to mimic the leaves and twigs around it.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Finaritra! A splendid new leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus) species from Marojejy National Park in north-eastern Madagascar Request PDF. ResearchGate. en. 2019-02-05.
2. Web site: New species of leaf-mimicking lizard could already be victim of pet trade. 2019-01-23. Mongabay Environmental News. en-US. 2019-02-05.
3. Web site: Newly Discovered Gecko Species Is Extremely Good at Being a Leaf. Buehler. Jake. Earther. 23 January 2019 . en-US. 2019-02-05.
4. Web site: Newly Discovered Leaf-Tailed Gecko From Madagascar Is Already Threatened by Pet Trade. Daley. Jason. Smithsonian. en. 2019-02-05.