Satanic leaf-tailed gecko — size comparison

The satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) inhabits lower branches in Madagascar's humid forests. Its flattened tail has irregular edges resembl

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Satanic leaf-tailed gecko

Uroplatus phantasticus

ok. 9 cmAdult individual
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
Brak zweryfikowanego zakresu
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
0246810
Satanic leaf-tailed geckoTotal lengthapprox. 9 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Satanic leaf-tailed gecko — size comparison — facts and sources

The satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) inhabits lower branches in Madagascar's humid forests. Its flattened tail has irregular edges resembling damage to a dry leaf.

Dark lines and patches complete the resemblance to a dead leaf. It travels along low branches at night. By day it remains still, blending in through both shape and colour.

Its exact wild diet is poorly known. Captive animals take small insects, which should not be treated as a complete description of wild feeding. Females lay two eggs in litter. Breeding is associated with the onset of the rainy season.

Mierzymy odcinek: pysk → koniec ogona. Smithsonian opisuje zwykłą długość około 9 cm. Orientacyjna długość całej sylwetki, nie SVL. Wysokość postawy wynika z proporcji ilustracji. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.

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