Uroplatus finaritra
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Uroplatus finaritra

Uroplatus finaritra is a species of leaf-tailed gecko native to Madagascar. It can be found in Marojejy National Park, on the island's northeastern side.

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Locally, it is called "tahafisaka" and experts believe that it may be listed as an endangered species.

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Appearance

Uroplatus finaritra can grow up to 4-6 inches or 15 centimeters. It also has a red mouth, as well as a tail that is relatively short compared to its body length. They are around 50 percent larger than other Uroplatus species.

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References

1. Uroplatus finaritra Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uroplatus_finaritra

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