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Mossy Leaf-Tailed Gecko — printable fact sheet
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Mossy Leaf-Tailed Gecko
Uroplatus sikorae
The Mossy Leaf-Tailed Gecko is a master of camouflage, native to the rainforests of Madagascar. Its body mimics the appearance of moss and lichen-covered bark, allowing it to remain nearly invisible to predators and prey alike. This nocturnal reptile is arboreal, spending most o…
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- Despite their extraordinary camouflage, Mossy Leaf-Tailed Geckos can drop their tails as a last-resort defense mechanism to escape predators.
- Mossy Leaf-Tailed Geckos can flatten their bodies against tree bark and use their fringed skin to eliminate shadows, enhancing their camouflage. They have no eyelids and clean their eyes with their tongues. Their tails resemble dead leaves, further confusing predators.
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