Uroplatus phantasticus

(Boulenger, 1888)

Vernacular names
English : Satanic leaf-tail gecko
French : Gecko satanique à queue en feuille

Classification
Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Gekkonidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
The species reaches 15 cm in length. It is easily recognizable by its remarkable dead-leaf appearance. Its body and tail are flattened and veined. Coloration usually dark brown to grey brown. Little horns over red eyes.

Range and habitat
The species is endemic to Madagascar and occurs in many localities in the central-eastern parts of the island. Lives in primary and tall secondary humid forest, from 400 to 1300 meters.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Appendix II
Status : The species has a large range and can tolerate little habitat degradation. The forest is logged rapidly and this could lead to its reassessment.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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