Giant Leaf Tailed Gecko
Giant leaf tailed gecko is a large species of gecko found only in Madagascar. The species is nocturnal.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Family | Gekkonidae |
Genus | Uroplatus |
Scientific Name | Uroplatus fimbriatus |
Size | Up to 33 cm |
Color | May exhibit a wide range of colors from dark brown to light gray |
Distribution | Madagascar |
Habitat | Tropical rainforests |
Diet | Insects, spiders, worms |
Predators | Owls, rats, snakes |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 1 to 2 eggs |
Average Lifespan | Wild caught specimens tend to live for 2 to 5 years in captivity whereas individuals bred in captivity tend to live between 7 and 10 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |