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Spearpoint Leaf-tail Gecko (Uroplatus ebenaui)

Spearpoint Leaf-tail Gecko

Uroplatus ebenaui

VU Vulnerable

High risk of extinction in the wild

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Spearpoint Leaf-tail Gecko

Uroplatus ebenaui, commonly known as the spearpoint leaf-tail gecko, is a species of lizard, an arboreal and nocturnal gecko, which is found on Nosy Bé island and in western and northern Madagascar.

Key Facts

  • Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Spearpoint Leaf-tail Gecko?

The scientific name of the Spearpoint Leaf-tail Gecko is Uroplatus ebenaui.

Is the Spearpoint Leaf-tail Gecko endangered?

The Spearpoint Leaf-tail Gecko is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

How many Spearpoint Leaf-tail Gecko sightings have been recorded?

65 observations of the Spearpoint Leaf-tail Gecko have been recorded on iNaturalist.

65 observations on iNaturalist
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