757 observationsLeast Concern
Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko
Uroplatus sikorae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Gekkonidae ›Genus: Uroplatus
About
Uroplatus sikorae is a species of gecko commonly referred to as the mossy leaf-tailed gecko. This species, endemic to Madagascar, is found in primary and secondary forests on the island. It has the ability to change its skin color to match its surroundings and possesses dermal flaps which break up its outline when at rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko is Uroplatus sikorae.
- The Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko belongs to the order Squamata.
- Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko belongs to the family Gekkonidae.
- Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko belongs to the genus Uroplatus.