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Lined Flat-tail Gecko (Uroplatus lineatus)

Lined Flat-tail Gecko

Uroplatus lineatus

About the Lined Flat-tail Gecko

Uroplatus lineatus is a gecko which is found in eastern Madagascar and on the island Nosy Bohara. These geckos live on trees in tropical rain forests and on bamboo plants. They reach a total length of 270 mm. Threats to this species are posed by deforestation and illegal pet trade.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Lined Flat-tail Gecko?

The scientific name of the Lined Flat-tail Gecko is Uroplatus lineatus.

How many Lined Flat-tail Gecko sightings have been recorded?

61 observations of the Lined Flat-tail Gecko have been recorded on iNaturalist.

61 observations on iNaturalist
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