Uroplatus guentheri
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Uroplatus guentheri is a species of nocturnal gecko
belonging to the genus
Uroplatus
, which is found in northwestern Madagascar
in the area around Ankarafansika and near Morondava
in western Madagascar. These geckos live on small trees and bushes. They reach a total length of 150 mm. They are generally found less than 3 meters above the ground. These animals are very difficult to find during the day, using their camouflage to mimic dead branches and bits of bark. During the night however, they become active, hunting for invertebrate prey.
Gecko
Geckos are lizards belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 cm to 60 cm....
belonging to the genus
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
Uroplatus
Uroplatus
Uroplatus is a genus of geckos commonly referred to as Flat or Leaf-tailed Geckos. All the comprising species are endemic to Madagascar or nearby islands, such as Nosy Be, where they are found in primary and secondary forests.-Etymology:...
, which is found in northwestern Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
in the area around Ankarafansika and near Morondava
Morondava
Morondava is a city located in Menabe Region, of which it is the capital, in Madagascar. It is located in the delta of the Morandava River at .-Communication:...
in western Madagascar. These geckos live on small trees and bushes. They reach a total length of 150 mm. They are generally found less than 3 meters above the ground. These animals are very difficult to find during the day, using their camouflage to mimic dead branches and bits of bark. During the night however, they become active, hunting for invertebrate prey.