melanocercops elaphopa is a moth of the gracillariidae family .

it is known from karnataka , india , and from nepal .

the larvae feed on ficus species , including ficus asperrima , ficus palmatus and ficus religiosa .

they mine the leaves of their host plant .

the mine has the form of a small irregular gallery ending in a blotch beneath the upper surface of the leaf .

melanocercops elaphopa

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pseudoscaptia rothschildi is a moth of the arctiidae family .

it is found in the north-eastern himalayas , vietnam , thailand , as well as on malacca , sumatra , java and borneo .

the habitat consists of lowland forests , including secondary forests .

pseudoscaptia rothschildi

scaptesyle rothschildi draudt , 1914 , gross - schmett . erde , 10 : 181 .
pseudoscaptia rothschildi ; [ mob7 ] : 329 , pl . 3 , f . 94 , 126 ; dubatolov , 2012 , euroasian ent . j . 11 ( 6 ) : 512 ; singh , singh & joshi , 2014 , rec . zool . survey india . occ . pap 367 : 52
pseudoscaptia ( lithosianae ) hampson , 1914 ; cat . lepid . phalaenae br . mus . ( suppl . ) 1 : xix , 477 ; ts : scaptesyle bicolor rothschild
pseudoscaptia ( lithosiini ) ; [ mob7 ] , 329 ; singh , singh & joshi , 2014 , rec . zool . survey india . occ . pap 367 : 52
select a genera poliosia hampson - poliosia muricolor walker - poliosia quadrifida sp . n . - poliosia bifida sp . n . - poliosia sp . 5463 - poliosia marginata hampson - poliosia pulverea hampson - poliosia concolora sp . n . lambula walker - lambula fuliginosa walker - lambula errata eecke - lambula pallida hampson nishada moore - nishada chilomorpha adunca ssp . n . - nishada rotundipennis walker - nishada syntomiodes walker - nishada sambara moore tigrioides butler - tigriodes sabulosalis walker - tigrioides leucanioides walker - tigrioides puncticollis butler - tigrioides antipulvereola sp . n . mithuna moore - mithuna quadriplagoides sp . n . - mithuna fuscivena hampson stenaulis hampson - stenaulis discalis walker macotasa moore - macotasa suffusus talbot - macotasa biplagella butler - macotasa tortricoides walker - macotasa orientalis hampson teulisna walker - teulisna curviplaga rothschild comb . n - teulisna tumida walker - teulisna chiloides walker - teulisna pseudochiloides sp . n . - teulisna plagiata walker comb . rev . - teulisna quadratella sp . n . - teulisna reflexa sp . n . - teulisna tricornuta sp . n - teulisna nigricauda holloway - teulisna pallidicauda sp . n . - teulisna macropallida sp . n . - teulisna harmani sp . n . - teulisna nebulosa walker comb . n . - teulisna divisa walker comb . n . - teulisna montanebula sp . n . - teulisna uniplaga hampson comb . rev . - teulisna steineri sp . n . thysanoptyx hampson - thsanoptyx oblonga butler stat . rev . eilema hubner - eilema prabana moore - eilema costalboides sp . n . - eilema plumbeomicans hampson - eilema flavicosta moore - eilema fasciculosa walker - eilema decreta butler - eilema monochora turner stat . rev . - eilema pulvereola hampson - eilema sandakana draudt stat . n . - eilema brevivalva sp . n . - eilema trimacula sp . n . - eilema pseudocretacea sp . n . - eilema longpala sp . n . - eilema females - eilema sp . burnia moore gen . rev . - burnia antica walker comb . rev . - burnia sarawaca butler stat . rev . - burnia apicalis walker comb . n - burnia nebulifera hampson comb . n mantala walker - mantala tineoides walker euconosia watson - euconosia aspera walker - euconosia xylinoides walker stat . rev . - euconosia obscuriventris sp . n . pseudoscaptia hampson - pseudoscaptia rothschild draudt
the species resembles those of scaptesyle ( see scaptesyle walker ) , but the forewings are narrower , the yellow duller , and the reddish tinge to the black borders is obscure .
most records are from lowland forest , including secondary forest , but the species is generally rare . one specimen was taken at 1670m on bukit pagon in brunei .
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the drin brook lamprey ( eudontomyzon stankokaramani ) is a species of lamprey found in the drin river system of europe , and in the adriatic sea .

eudontomyzon stankokaramani

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greek , eu = good + greek , odous = teeth + greek , myzo = to suckle ( ref . 45335 )
( berg , 1931 ) in renaud ( 2011 ; re . 89241 : 41 ) . please send references , or more studies are needed .
europe : drin drainage , including lake ohrid and lake skadar basins ( albania , kosovo , macedonia , montenegro ) .
maturity : l m ? range ? - ? cm max length : 20 . 0 cm tl male / unsexed ; ( ref . 59403 )
dorsal spines ( total ) : 0 ; dorsal soft rays ( total ) : 0 . with 58 - 65 trunk myomeres . the trunk is mottled in ammocoetes . the caudal fin is of spade - like shape and grey to black . the exolateral teeth are villiform , very small , weakly developed and frequently absent .
a non - parasitic species ( ref . 58030 ) . adults inhabit piedmont and montane zones in clear , well oxygenated brooks . ammocoetes live in detritus - rich sands or clay sediments ( ref . 59043 ) .
probably metamorphoses in november to april in drin dainage ( ref . 59043 ) .
kottelat , m . and j . freyhof , 2007 . handbook of european freshwater fishes . publications kottelat , cornol and freyhof , berlin . 646 pp . ( ref . 59043 )
phylogenetic diversity index ( ref . 82805 ) : pd 50 = 0 . 5312 [ uniqueness , from 0 . 5 = low to 2 . 0 = high ] .
bayesian length - weight : a = 0 . 00120 ( 0 . 00052 - 0 . 00277 ) , b = 3 . 00 ( 2 . 80 - 3 . 20 ) , in cm total length , based on lwr estimates for this ( sub ) family - body shape ( ref . 93245 ) .
trophic level ( ref . 69278 ) : 3 . 6 ±0 . 6 se ; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
resilience ( ref . 69278 ) : medium , minimum population doubling time 1 . 4 - 4 . 4 years ( preliminary k or fecundity . ) .
vulnerability ( ref . 59153 ) : moderate vulnerability ( 39 of 100 ) .
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justification : the species is restricted to the drin river ( extent of occurrence of 25 , 000 km² ) but has no known widespread threats .
drin drainage including lake ohrid and lake skadar basins ( macedonia , montenegro , albania , kosovo ) .
habitat : piedmont and montane zones in clear , well oxygenated brooks . ammocoetes in detritus - rich sands or clay sediments . biology : non - predatory , freshwater resident . probably similar to e . mariae . metamorphoses in november - april in drin drainage ( but this requires confirmation ) .
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a non - parasitic species ( ref . 58030 ) . adults inhabit piedmont and montane zones in clear , well oxygenated brooks . ammocoetes live in detritus - rich sands or clay sediments ( ref . 59043 ) .
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schneider 's surprise ( tiradelphe schneideri ) is a species of nymphalid butterfly in the danainae subfamily .

it is monotypic within the genus tiradelphe .

it is endemic to the solomon islands .

schneider ' s surprise

zum schneider , the prominent bavarian bierhaus in nyc owned by sylvester schneider , closed the first edition of “munich on the east river” in an unforgettable way . special guest cyndi lauper attended zum schneider‘s oktoberfest and spontaneously decided to perform with zum schneider‘s band mösl franzi and the jajajas . full article
contemptuous misogyny twists through bertolucci’s words . he is saying , in essence , that he didn’t think that schneider was good enough to
’s success , bertolucci has frequently been presented with gifts of butter by the film’s adoring fans , which is one of the most casually creepy things i’ve ever heard : “hey , dude , loved that rape scene ! ” it’s like giving dustin hoffman a commemorative dentist’s drill .
the scene haunted schneider . she vowed not to film another nude role , telling the
then , the actress pulled one lucky mom from the crowd ― who , it turns out , is mother to the show’s co - head writer sarah schneider ― for a special backstage tour . chris kelly , the show’s other co - head writer shared a photo of mccarthy and schneider’s mom , joan , on instagram , writing “she had no idea this was going to happen” in his caption .
look at this ! ! it ' s @ sarahdschneider ' s mom in the monologue ! and she had no idea this was going to happen . ❤❤❤
– yet still a powerful hollywood player , who accepted part of the film’s profits in return for lending his mystique to such a small project . schneider was just 19 .
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humiliated ; that women’s real trauma has an aesthetic quality that cannot be replicated . the film is not kind to brando’s paul , who is presented as an ageing man , discovering the limits of masculine dominance – but brando was trusted to fake these emotions . he was treated as an artist . schneider was a prop .
during joan schneider’s special tour of studio 8h , she and mccarthy picked up some props ( ketchup and foot cream ) and pet the hallway llama ( an “snl” legend , apparently ) before they were met by blake lively and ryan reynolds .
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the “spy” actress and joan schneider then each took a shot before mccarthy sent joan onto the stage to “host” the show . it was all pretty adorable .
there is another villain here : the audience . do we want to hear stories like schneider’s ? or even acknowledge how deeply unsexy it is to film a sex scene ? of course not . we want movies to be “powerfully erotic” , and nothing ruins that fantasy like the mundane reality of sexism .
mccarthy nodded along , telling “the livelys” their backstage spot was the best , before admitting to joan schneider she “may have been drinking when she invited them . ”
in 1972 . the anonymous sex between paul ( marlon brando ) and jeanne ( maria schneider ) is “a battle of unequally matched partners , asserting whatever dominance they can” .
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“let’s give these ladies a hand ! ” she said , before joking , “every single one of these ladies who stood up have not been to the bathroom alone since they gave birth , they haven’t had a hot meal in years , all of our purses are filled with old cracker crumbs and dirty purell bottles , and that’s ok . ”
the truth is that bertolucci and brando behaved as they did because they could . their industry valued them : one for his artistic vision and the other for his star status . schneider was just a resource . she was interchangeable flesh . who cares if she was used up , burned out in the process ?
the plot was cooked up by brando and the director bernardo bertolucci , who spent weeks telling each other their life stories and sexual fantasies before production started . yet schneider was not treated like a valued collaborator . in a 2013 interview that has recently resurfaced , bertolucci revealed that she was not even told about brando’s use of butter as a lubricant in a rape scene before shooting it . he wanted her reaction “as a girl , not as an actress” . he said he felt guilty , but did not regret his decision . “i wanted maria to feel , not to act , the rage and humiliation . then she hated me for her whole life . ”
for me , the litany of these incidents is unsurprising . some men find inequalities of money and power erotic : they relieve them of the pretence of treating women like people . this roll - call shows why it is stupid to dismiss feminism as “identity politics” , or as a distraction from issues of class and economics . the stories are all about economics , because women’s bodies are commodities . verhoeven calculated that his film would make more money – and he would be more admired by his peers – if audiences got to see sharon stone’s crotch . that was apparently worth more to him than treating her with respect and risking her saying no .
this is what feminists mean when we talk about the male gaze – the often invisible way in which art reproduces men’s point of view . it is hard to imagine that a female director and female star have ever collaborated on a film in which a man was humiliated in this way ( unless pierce brosnan had no idea that he couldn’t sing until after the reviews for
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from last tango in paris to basic instinct , we are now discovering the unsavoury truth about sex scenes .
now we know just how unmatched they were . brando was 48 , a fading star –
yes , funny that . who could have predicted that a teenager , humiliated on camera by two older men , would not come to realise that her pain was a price worth paying for their grand artistic vision ?
, brando filmed a full - frontal nude scene for the film but the flat was so cold that his penis looked like ( as he described it ) “a peanut” . bertolucci kindly cut the scene . the podcast also reveals that , because of
in 2007 : “i felt humiliated and , to be honest , i felt a little raped , both by marlon and by bertolucci . after the scene , marlon didn’t console me or apologise . thankfully , there was just one take . ”
hollywood history is full of such incidents , but the same power structure that makes them possible also prevents them from becoming public . actors are freelancers ; a few can act like divas and demand whatever and whoever they want . but not many , and often not for long . who can afford to alienate potential employers ?
special on women in film , ashley judd said that she was sexually harassed by a film mogul in 1997 . rose mcgowan said she was fired by her agent for querying a casting call for an adam sandler movie that asked actresses to wear push - up bras . jennifer lawrence , one of the most bankable actresses in hollywood , has been similarly outspoken . she said that she now asks for higher fees after learning , during the sony hack , “how much less i was being paid than the lucky people with dicks” .
, after the director , paul verhoeven , said he wanted to create the impression that she wasn’t wearing underwear – so she needed to take hers off . she says that verhoeven assured her that there would be only “innuendo” . stone discovered the deception when she first saw the film , surrounded by people in a crowded cinema . she said that she , too , would have kept the scene in the film but : “i would have had the courtesy to show it to my actor . ”
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after giving a little shout out to her daughters and her own mother , the actress told all the moms in the crowd to stand up .
“oh my god ! ryan reynolds and blake lively ! what are you guys doing here ? ” mccarthy asked , to which reynolds deadpanned , “you invited us . ”
“are you going to get us seats ? ” said lively , as mccarthy tried to cover up the fact she didn’t remember telling them to stop by .
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heteroclinus wilsoni , wilson 's weedfish , is a species of clinid found along the coast of southern australia and tasmania where it can be found in weedy reefs from the intertidal zone down to a depth of about 20 metres ( 66 ft ) .

this species can reach a maximum length of 14 centimetres ( 5.5 in ) tl .

heteroclinus wilsoni

wilson ' s weedfish , heteroclinus wilsoni , in binalong bay , tasmania . source : danny lee . license : all rights reserved
cristiceps wilsoni lucas 1891 , proc . r . soc . vict . 3 : 10 . type locality : port phillip , victoria .
( of cristiceps wilsoni lucas , 1891 ) froese , r . & d . pauly ( editors ) . ( 2018 ) . fishbase . world wide web electronic publication . , available online at urltoken [ details ]
greek , heteros = other + greek , klinein , kline = sloping and bed , due to the four apophyses of sphenoid bone ( ref . 45335 )
marine ; pelagic - neritic ; depth range 0 - 20 m ( ref . 9002 ) . temperate
maturity : l m ? range ? - ? cm max length : 14 . 0 cm tl male / unsexed ; ( ref . )
occurs in rocky kelp and weed reefs from intertidal to 20 m ( ref . 9002 ) .
kuiter , r . h . , 1993 . coastal fishes of south - eastern australia . university of hawaii press . honolulu , hawaii . 437 p . ( ref . 9002 )
) : 14 . 6 - 18 . 4 , mean 17 ( based on 263 cells ) .
phylogenetic diversity index ( ref . 82805 ) : pd 50 = 0 . 5000 [ uniqueness , from 0 . 5 = low to 2 . 0 = high ] .
bayesian length - weight : a = 0 . 00513 ( 0 . 00217 - 0 . 01214 ) , b = 3 . 07 ( 2 . 86 - 3 . 28 ) , in cm total length , based on lwr estimates for this ( sub ) family - body shape ( ref . 93245 ) .
trophic level ( ref . 69278 ) : 3 . 6 ±0 . 5 se ; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
vulnerability ( ref . 59153 ) : low vulnerability ( 10 of 100 ) .
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a reddish - brown to green weedfish , either uniformly coloured or with eight broken dark , vertical bars along the side that often forming saddles along the back . the bars often extend onto the dorsal and anal fins , with transparent patches in between . eye with two almost vertical bars below , a large white to silver spot sometimes behind the eye , and a white to pale crescent shaped bar on the pectoral - fin base .
colour variable . body reddish brown to green , either of uniform colour or with eight broken dark , vertical bars along trunk and tail , often forming saddles dorsally and ventrally on lateral surfaces of body and extending onto dorsal and anal fins ; blotches on fins separated by transparent interspaces ; two almost vertical bars extending ventrally from each eye ; oblique bar sometimes present on each preopercle and opercle ; white to pale crescent shaped bar on mid to upper portion of each pectoral fin base ; large white to silver spot sometimes present posterior to each eye ; white spots sometimes present on pectoral fin bases and belly ; first dorsal dark , other fins mottled .
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. although there is no population trend available , there are no threats known to this species . moreover , its distribution overlaps with marine protected areas in parts of its range . it is listed as least concern .
is endemic to australia and is found from victoria , tasmania , south australia .
in south australia , many species of clinidae are common and widespread , particularly in seagrass - lined bays ( baker 2009 ) .
is found in intertidal rocky kelp and weed reefs to 20m depth ( kuiter 1996 ) .
there are no species - specific conservation measures in place for this species . its distribution overlaps with some marine protected areas in parts of its range .
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baker , j . l . 2009 . marine species of conservation concern in south australia : volume 1 - bony and cartilaginous fishes . report for the south australian working group for marine species of conservation concern . science and conservation division , and coast and marine conservation branches of s . a . department for environment and heritage ( deh ) ; marine and coastal community network of s . a . ( mccn ) , and threatened species network ( tsn ) .
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wu , h . l . , shao , k . - t . and lai , c . f . ( eds . ) . 1999 . latin - chinese dictionary of fishes names . the sueichan press , taiwan .
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crambus albellus , the small white grass-veneer , is a moth in the crambidae family .

it was first described by clemens in 1860 .

it is found in north america , where sightings have been recorded from quebec and ontario to north carolina and tennessee , west to illinois and wisconsin .

the wingspan is approximately 1 mm and the forewings are white with a v-shaped postmedian line .

the hindwings are pale brownish-grey .

adults are on wing from june to september .

the larvae feed on grasses .

crambus albellus

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uroplatus fimbriatus ( giant leaf-tailed gecko ) is a gecko endemic to madagascar .

it is found in eastern madagascar and on the islands nosy bohara and nosy mangabe .

these geckos live in tropical rain forests .

they reach a total length of 330 mm .

uroplatus fimbriatus

stellio fimbriatus schneider 1797 : 32 ? stellio tetradactylus schneider 1797 ( fide boulenger 1885 ) ? gecko sarroubea daudin 1802 : 176 ( fide boulenger 1885 ) gecko caudiverbera — merrem 1820 ( see note ) rhacoessa hypoxantha wagler 1833 ( nom . subst . ) chiroperus sarrube wiegmann 1834 : 20 ( nom . subst . pro g . tetradactylus ) ptyodactylus fimbriatus — duméril & bibron 1836 : 381 ptyodactylus feuillaei — duméril & bibron 1836 : 386 ( ? ) uroplates fimbriatus — boulenger 1885 : 237 uroplates fimbriatus lichenius rothschild 1903 ( fide angel 1942 ) uroplatus fimbriatus — angel 1942 : 12 uroplatus fimbriatus — wermuth 1965 : 186 uroplatus fimbriatus — kluge 1993 uroplatus fimbriatus — glaw & vences 1994 : 270 uroplatus aff . fimbriatus — gehring & kubik 2005
rickert , michael 1996 . der blattschwanzgecko : uroplatus fimbriatus aus madagaskar . ti magazin ( 130 ) : 45 - 47
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böhme , w . , & p . ibisch ( 1990 ) .
studien an uroplatus . l . der uroplatus fimbriatus - komplex
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commonly known as the flat - tailed or giant leaf - tailed gecko , uroplatus fimbriatus lives in tropical rain forest in eastern madagascar .
krapp , franz 1993 . observations on the leaf - tailed gecko , uroplatus fimbriatus . dactylus 2 ( 1 ) : 5 - 11
böhme , w . , and p . ibisch . 1990 . studien an uroplatus . l . der uroplatus fimbriatus - komplex . salamandra 26 : 246 - 259 - get paper here
henkel , f . w . 1992 . uroplatus fimbriatus ( schneider , 1797 ) . sauria 14 suppl . : 229–232 - get paper here
and as such , uroplatus fimbriatus makes this list . it is unfortunately “being captured and sold at alarming rates for the international pet trade” .
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i’ve scoured the web for care sheets for uroplatus fimbriatus . if you know of any more or have your own , please feel to contact me .
even those of the same species , like these u . fimbriatus , will display color and pattern differences .
meier , h . 1984 . sind nachzuchterfolge bei uroplatus fimbriatus ( schneider 1797 ) möglich ? . herpetofauna 6 ( 33 ) : 20 - 27 - get paper here
reptilia , uroplatus fiera sp . nov . , uroplatus ebenaui group , taxonomy , phylogeny , gekkonidae , fierenana , madagascar
these are two of my breeder males . jumanji is the fimbriatus and tarzan the giganteus . my theme giant everything .
furrer , s . 2013 . erfahrungen mit der haltung von plattschwanzgeckos ( uroplatus fimbriatus ) im masoala - regenwald . draco 13 ( 52 ) : 72 - 77 - get paper here
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siebenrock , f . 1893 . das skelet von uroplates fimbriatus schneid . annalen des k . k . naturhistorischen hofmuseums wien 8 : 517 - 536
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rothschild , w . 1903 . note on uroplates fimbriatus lichenius subspec . nov . novitates zoologicae , zoological museum , tring , 10 : 490 - get paper here
böhme , w . & henkel , f . - w . ( 1995 ) studien an uroplatus ii : der artenkomplex um uroplatus ebenaui boettger , 1879 , mit bemerkungen zu uroplatus guentheri mocquard , 1908 . herpetofauna , 17 ( 94 ) , 11–23 .
i suppose i should not say “often found . ” uroplatus fimbriatus is an exceptionally well camouflaged gecko . often times the only way to spot this gecko is by accidentally spotting their wildly - patterned eyes ! get a look at those peepers – wow !
uroplatus ( leaf - tailed gecko ) | perinet reserve , madagascar . … | flickr
uroplatus giganteus is the largest gecko in madagascar and the second largest gecko in the world .
whether it’s the nearly perfect camouflage or the random “lichen” patches that seem to grow on their skin , it is obvious at first glance that there are few species in the world that can compare to the striking morphology of the genus uroplatus . all species of uroplatus are endemic to madagascar and do not naturally exist any where else on our planet . of the 13 species currently described , u . fimbriatus is the second largest of all uroplatus representing a group that includes u . giganteus , u . henkeli , u . sikorae and u . sikorae ssp . while there is still a great deal to be discovered about the genus uroplatus , u . fimbriatus remains one of the most impressive and fascinating creatures that hail from the great island .
russell , a . p . and a . m . bauer 1988 . an early description of a member of the genus phelsuma ( reptilia : gekkonidae ) , with comments on names erroneously applied to uroplatus fimbriatus . amphibia - reptilia 9 : 107 - 116 . - get paper here
uroplatus phantasticus likes to climb and will make use of the foliage you place in its enclosure .
uroplatus giganteus was previously considered to be the same species as the common flat - tail gecko ( uroplatus fimbriatus ) , but can be distinguished by its distinctive white iris , its slightly larger size , and the presence of dark , chevron - shaped markings on the snout . two black spots behind the rear chevron often create a pattern that resembles a ‘sad face’ symbol ( 2 ) .
glaw , f . , kosuch , j . , henkel , f . - w . , sound , p . , & böhme , w . ( 2006 ) . genetic and morphological variation of the leaf - tailed gecko uroplatus fimbriatus from madagascar , with description of a new giant species .
during their breeding season , female uroplatus lay from 2 - 4 eggs depending on species and conditions .
rittenhouse , d . r . , russell , a . p . & bauer , a . m . 1997 . laryngotracheal morphology of the uroplatus fimbriatus complex ( reptilia gekkonidae ) : yet another autapomorphic organ system in a group of highly aberrant geckos . african journal of herpetology 46 , 36 - 48 .
first described as recently as 2006 , uroplatus giganteus is the largest gecko in madagascar and the second largest gecko species in the world ( 2 ) . uroplatus giganteus belongs to the genus uroplatus , a group known as leaf - tailed or flat - tailed geckos due to their broad , flat tails ( 6 ) .
wild - caught leaf - tails can be very jumpy and should not be handled unless necessary . captive - bred specimens tolerate handling better than wild - caught geckos , but they should still not be handled unless necessary . otherwise they may be likely to jump or bite , as uroplatus fimbriatus will bite when provoked .
glaw , f . , kosuch , j . , henkel , f . - h . , sound , p . and bohme , w . 2006 . genetic and morphological variation of the leaf - tailed gecko uroplatus fimbriatus from madagascar , with description of a new giant species . salamandra 42 : 129 - 144 .
glaw , f . , kosuch , j . , henkel , f . - w . , sound , p . & böhme , w . ( 2006 ) genetic and morphological variation of the leaf - tailed gecko uroplatus fimbriatus from madagascar , with description of a new giant species . salamandra , 42 , 129–144 .
the generic name , uroplatus , is a latinization of two greek words :
ourá
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tail
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platys
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based upon the gecko ' s unique appearance of fringed skin .
glaw , f . , kosuch , j . , henkel , f - w . , sound , p . and böhme , w . ( 2006 ) genetic and morphological variation of the leaf - tailed gecko uroplatus fimbriatus from madagascar , with description of a new giant species . salamandra , 42 : 129 - 144 .
captive requirements for u . fimbriatus is similar to others in the group . reaching a total length of 11 - 13″ , an enclosure of suitable size that can maintain proper relative humidity ( rh ) is required .
after a year , this is still one of the best articles out there on uroplatus . good work darren !
most uroplatus fimbriatus available for sale are wild - caught specimens , with captive - bred specimens rarely available . the best place to acquire one would be through a reputable breeder that specializes in captive - bred animals . there might be a waiting list for a captive - bred giant leaf - tail , but the wait would be worth it .
uroplatus giganteus may potentially occur in up to four protected areas , and like other uroplatus species it is legally protected within madagascar , meaning that special authorisation is required to hunt this species or collect it from the wild ( 1 ) .
glaw , f . , kosuch , j . ; henkel , f . w . ; sound , p . & böhme , w . 2006 . genetic and morphological variation of the leaf - tailed gecko uroplatus fimbriatus from madagascar , with description of a new giant species . salamandra 42 ( 2 - 3 ) : 129 - 144 - get paper here
the biggest trick to keeping fimbriatus for me was discovering their love of snails ! getting the females to habitually east land snails on occasion is like giving them a huge boost . they bred easily afterwards as their calcium sacs get huge ! ”
a fringe of skin around its neck , body and limbs helps uroplatus giganteus to camouflage itself against the branches of trees .
gehring , p . - s . , s . siarabi , m . d . scherz , f . m . ratsoavina , a . rakotoarison , f . glaw & m . vences 2018 . genetic differentiation and species status of the large - bodied leaf - tailed geckos uroplatus fimbriatus and u . giganteus salamandra 54 ( 2 ) : 132 - 146 - get paper here
! feeding day¡ for my reptiles ( we do this every day ) uroplatus , kingii , f . pardalis , viridis . .
because most are no longer exported from madagascar and those that are have smaller quota numbers , uroplatus are increasingly difficult to find for sale . it was once common to see multiple importers offering large numbers of nearly every known ( and unknown ) species of uroplatus . unfortunately , the chance of survival for most imported animals was ill - fated , which gave uroplatus a reputation for being difficult lizards to keep .
schönecker , p . 2006 . plattschwanzgeckos ( uroplatus ) . natur und tier verlag ( münster ) , 64 pp . - get paper here
uroplatus giganteus has two black spots behind a black chevron - shaped mark on its head , creating a pattern resembling a sad face symbol .
more than one locality of uroplatus giganteus seems to exist , with a second population recorded in marojejy . however , there is some debate over the taxonomy of this species , and this second location may represent an additional , as yet undescribed uroplatus species ( 1 ) ( 2 ) .
while uroplatus still remain rather uncommon in the mainstream reptile trade , they offer huge rewards to keepers diligent enough to keep them properly . it is imperative that more people succeed in the keeping and breeding of uroplatus if these wonderful geckos stand any chance of continuing to thrive in the hobby .
svatek , s . and van duin , s . ( 2001 ) leaf - tailed geckos : the genus uroplatus . brähmer verlag , germany .
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oh , you didn’t miss them ; i happened to have a uroplatus skull , so i snapped some quick pics and put them up on wp .
the most commonly available species are u . henkeli , u . sikorae , u . fimbriatus , u . phantasticus , u . lineatus and u . ebenaui , more or less in that order . the other species remain rare in collections , with most animals retained by serious breeders and sold privately .
uroplatus giganteus is classified as vulnerable ( vu ) on the iucn red list ( 1 ) and is listed on appendix ii of cites ( 5 ) .
as with all uroplatus , u . fimbriatus require a level of relative humidity ( rh ) be maintained to remain healthy and reproductively active . rh levels should be kept at 75 - 100 % overnight allowing the enclosure to dry up a bit during the day . we maintain these levels by providing a natural enclosure with live plants and substrate . each enclosure is misted for 5 - 10 minutes each evening after lights out , with additional misting’s on especially dry spells .
as with most reptiles , this is perhaps one of the most important steps you’ll take when entering the world of keeping uroplatus . although they are uncommon , it is customary to note that captive bred specimens should always be considered before wild caught specimens . unfortunately there aren’t too many folks working with u . fimbriatus and even fewer selling the babies they hatch . more often than not , babies are traded with other breeders to diversify the gene pool amongst the existing breeding groups .
determining the sex of adult uroplatus is simple . upon reaching sexual maturity , males of all species have clearly visible hemipenal bulges at the base of their tails .
the area in montagne d ' ambre national park where uroplatus giganteus is found is a low to mid - altitude rainforest habitat ( 1 ) ( 2 ) .
i have a natural affinity for uroplatus but the “fimbriatus complex” is my favorite which includes sikorae sp . and henkeli . i don’t do as well with the smaller phantasticus mostly because of diet and parasite issues . having almost no body fat , it’s very difficult to keep them parasite free and deworming with meds is very touchy . aside from a careful humidity / ventilation balancing act i find uroplatus generally easy to keep . the fact that they like cooler temperatures is also attractive especially living in a winter wonderland like nj . i actually only have a hard time with them in the summer where i have to hide them away in the basement .
gehring , p . s . 2013 . seelenräuber mit haftlamellen - madagassische plattschwanzgeckos der gattung uroplatus . draco 13 ( 52 ) : 4 - 17 - get paper here
further research into the taxonomy , populations and geographical range of uroplatus giganteus is needed to be able to conserve this unusual reptile more effectively ( 1 ) ( 2 ) .
uroplatus ebenaui also caused confusion . when it was being imported , many animals sold as “ebenaui” were in fact an undescribed species ( uroplatus aff . ebenaui ) . the difference between true ebenaui and the undescribed species is most easily distinguished by the throat color . uroplatus aff . ebenaui possess a pink buccal membrane , while u . ebenaui has a black one . the head structure also differs , but unless you have a representative of each species side by side to compare , it can be difficult to distinguish the two .
uroplatus sameiti is a species of leaf - tailed gecko . like all members of the genus uroplatus , u . sameiti is endemic to madagascar , and is found in primary and secondary forests on the island . it has the ability to change its skin colour to match its surroundings and possesses dermal flaps which break up its outline when at rest .
satanic leaf tailed gecko is primarily a nocturnal reptile which belongs to the gekkonidae family . they are endemic to madagascar . in 1888 , george albert boulenger referred this species as the smallest of all the uroplatus geckos , though some say uroplatus ebenaui is the smallest in this family . in the wild it often remains unspotted as it almost looks like a dead leaf .
uroplatus are found in the herpetology and pet trade , but rarely . most are threatened due to deforestation and habitat loss , therefore more are taken out of the wild in areas that are being preped for being cut down . the world wide fund for nature ( wwf ) lists all the uroplatus species on their
top ten most wanted species
list of animals threatened by illegal wildlife trade , because of it
being captured and sold at alarming rates for the international pet trade
. uroplatus spp . are on appendix ii of the cites list .
somehow i’d missed the skull pic on wikipedia , thanks for that . as for australian geckos… yeah , uroplatus is weird , but by no means is it the only very weird gecko .
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because they’re nocturnal , uroplatus may not require uvb lighting . it is generally recommended to provide captive geckos with uvb regardless , because wild specimens very likely are exposed to uvb at least occasionally .
the generic name , uroplatus , is a latinization of two greek words :
ourá
( οὐρά ) meaning
tail
and
platys
( πλατύς ) meaning
flat
.
care for juveniles is the same as that of the adults , but one of the most vulnerable times in a uroplatus gecko’s life is right after it emerges from the egg . if conditions are not ideal , especially humidity , hatchling uroplatus frequently have problems shedding their first shed and they can quickly die if not assisted . if conditions are right , they may shed without you even noticing .
greenbaum , eli ; bauer , jackman , vences , glaw ( 2007 ) .
a phylogeny of the enigmatic madagascan geckos of the genus uroplatus
. zootaxa ( magnolia ) 1493 : 41–51 .
sexing younger animals can be trickier , but with some experience you can usually sex young or newborn animals rather easily based on patterning . for instance , males of the u . fimbriatus group sometimes exhibit dorsal striping , while females don’t . uroplatus lineatus males typically display more splotchy color patterns ; females exhibit distinct stripes devoid of any splotches . lastly , the tails of males in the u . ebenauigroup typically resemble a leaf that has been eaten by insects , while females’ tails look like a fresh leaf . males may also exhibit what looks like a white teardrop below their eyes . keep in mind that
uroplatus giganteus is found in montagne d’ambre , an isolated national park in northern madagascar . this species is found in a region of around 650 to 850 metres in elevation ( 2 ) ( 4 ) .
nussbaum , r . a . & raxworthy , c . j . 1994 . a new species of uroplatus duméril ( reptilia : squamata : gekkonidae ) from southern madagascar . herpetologica 50 , 319 - 325 .
uroplatus giganteus is usually found on the branches of large trees at around two to four metres above the ground . during the day , individuals may sleep vertically on tree trunks , facing downwards ( 2 ) .
single adults of medium - sized species such as u . guentheri , u . sikorae , u . sameiti and u . pietschmanni can be housed in enclosures measuring 18 by 18 by 24 inches , with 24 - by 18 - by 30 - inch enclosures for pairs or trios . larger species such as u . henkeli , u . lineatus and u . fimbriatus will require more spacious enclosures . single adults should have enclosures no smaller than 24 by 18 by 30 inches . i housed my larger uroplatus in screen enclosures measuring 2 by 2 by 4 feet , which was large enough to comfortably house up to four individuals .
bauer , a . m . and a . p . russell 1989 . a systematic review of the genus uroplatus ( reptilia : gekkonidae ) with notes on its biology . journal of natural history 23 : 169 - 203
i must stress that hot spots must be localized . you don’t want their heat spreading through the terrarium , as uroplatus will stress and die if they cannot retreat to areas that are maintained at the previously mentioned cooler temperatures .
habitat destruction and deforestation in madagascar is the primary threat to the future of uroplatus geckos as well as collection for the pet trade . the world wide fund for nature ( wwf ) lists all of the uroplatus species on their
top ten most wanted species list
of animals threatened by illegal wildlife trade , because of it
being captured and sold at alarming rates for the international pet trade
. it is a cites appendix 2 protected animal .
the geckos that make up the genus uroplatus are certainly some of the most fascinating and cryptic animals in the world . despite a rather rocky introduction into herpetoculture , there has been a great deal learned about keeping these geckos in captivity in recent years , and with proper husbandry all uroplatus are capable of living up to 10 years in captivity . but there still remains a great deal to be learned about them , and many species are still only rarely bred .
derek dunlop has bred more than 100 reptile species and maintained a large collection of uroplatus species . with a bachelor’s degree in ecology / evolutionary biology , he travels the world assisting in fieldwork and photographing reptiles and amphibians in the wild .
russell , a . p . & bauer , a . m . 1987 . rediscovery of uroplatus guentheri ( reptilia : gekkonidae ) . bulletin du muséum national d’histoire naturelle 4c serie 9 sect . a . no 4 , 961 - 966 .
i have housed uroplatus in screen cages , partially screened cages , glass and customized sterilite plastic container bins . where you live and the conditions inside the room housing the gecko enclosure ( s ) will determine the best enclosure options for you .
bauer , a . m . & russell , a . p . ( 1989 ) a systematic review of the genus uroplatus ( reptilia : gekkonidae ) , with comments on its biology . journal of natural history , 23 , 169–203 . urltoken
i sat down and had a bit of a chat with danny mendez from urltoken who one could say , has a slight passion for these geckos . at the present moment , he has 10 uroplatus fibriatus geckos and i wanted to know :
we feed all of our u . fimbriatus well gut - loaded crickets and large roaches every day , while skipping a day every week or so . they especially seem to enjoy any roach with wings , male dubia , discoids etc . they fare better when food items are sized appropriately , ie . medium sized crickets won’t sustain a large female for very long . some keepers have had luck feeding different types of worms , however they generally ignore any sort of worm type feeder .
uroplatus phantasticus , the baweng satanic leaf gecko , is a species of gecko indigenous to the island of madagascar . first described in 1888 by george albert boulenger , u . phantasticus is the smallest in body of the uroplatus geckos , though there is an ongoing debate [ citation needed ] as to whether one of its cousins , u . ebenaui , is smaller because of its shorter tail . it may also be known as the eyelash leaf tailed gecko or the fantastic leaf tailed gecko .
when uroplatus giganteus is stressed , its colouration becomes much more contrasting , with the brown and greyish markings on the upperparts changing to yellow , and a black pattern developing over most of the head , back , tail and limbs ( 2 ) .
uroplatus phantasticus is common in captivity and often kept in breeding pairs or trios . males can be housed together as intraspecific aggression tends to be low when captive conditions are sufficient . however , even in good circumstances there is occasional male - male aggression .
greenbaum , eli ; aaron m . bauer , todd r . jackman , miguel vences & frank glaw 2007 . a phylogeny of the enigmatic madagascan geckos of the genus uroplatus ( squamata : gekkonidae ) . zootaxa 1493 : 41 - 51 - get paper here
larger species of uroplatus are distinguished among geckos in having the largest number of marginal teeth and the highest among all living amniotes . other rare apomorphic character states include multiple inscriptional ribs , restriction of autotomy planes , and finger - like diverticula of the lungs .
u . fimbriatus is one of the most gorgeous and impressive geckos around . their sheer size and morphological variations make for an impressive display in anyone’s collection . we hope you found this care sheet helpful and informative and we welcome feedback from anyone wiling to share their experiences with us . if for any reason you feel something in the care sheet is inaccurate , please let us know ! we’re not here to figure it out for ourselves , rather , we’re here to help us all figure this out together . 🙂
nussbaum , r . a . & raxworthy , c . j . ( 1995 ) new uroplatus duméril ( reptilia : squamata : gekkonidae ) of the ebenaui - group from the anosy mountains of southern madagascar . copeia , 1995 ( 1 ) , 118–124 . urltoken
ratsoavina , f . m . , vences , m . & louis , e . e . jr . ( 2012 ) phylogeny and phylogeography of the malagasy leaf - tailed geckos in the uroplatus ebenaui group . african journal of herpetology , 61 , 143–158 . urltoken
it’s interesting that there is another group of leaf - tailed geckos from australia and new guinea ( phyllurus & saltuarius ) , which appear to have convergently evolved the flattened , leaf - shaped tails . don’t know how similar they are morphologically or behaviourally to uroplatus though .
these are the giants of the uroplatus genus and the second largest geckos in the world after rhacodactylus leachianus . an amazing species , which can be successfully bred when kept in a large cool / ventilated enclosure , with high humidity levels . we only offer cb animals .
uroplatus guentheri i’ve kept seemed to enjoy resting inside bamboo tubes during the daytime . to allow this , simply drill a small entry hole that is just large enough for the gecko to fit through into the side of a bamboo tube . i noticed animals utilizing these retreats frequently , often with gravid females depositing eggs inside the bamboo tubes . cork bark can also be used with all uroplatus species . none will make use of it more than u . pietschamanni , which will mimic the bark impeccably while resting on it frequently during the day .
u . giganteus [ shown above ; from glaw et al . ( 2006 ) ] was named in 2006 , but had appeared in the pet trade prior to its official recognition : it even appeared on the cover of reptiles magazine in 2001 . by 2002 it had been determined that the new species originated from the montagne d’ambre region of northern madagascar , and in 2004 frank glaw and colleagues were able to collect several specimens there ( glaw et al . 2006 ) [ u . fimbriatus shown below ; by tim vickers , from wikipedia ] .
i had a room dedicated to uroplatus that i more or less treated as a large enclosure by maintaining ambient room conditions that were ideal for the geckos . if room conditions are ideal ( e . g . , high humidity and appropriate temperature ) , then screen enclosures are a
uroplatus giganteus has a large , triangular head which is distinctly flattened , and its eyes are also large , with vertical pupils . this species’ limbs are slender , with a small amount of scaled webbing between the toes , and as in some other uroplatus species there is a fringe of skin on the limbs , lower jaw and the sides of the neck , flanks and tail . in combination with some ability to change colour , this fringe helps the gecko to blend in with the background of its daytime resting places , and thus improves camouflage ( 2 ) .
i also use a lot of freshly cut oak and maple tree branches , situated vertically throughout the enclosure . for u . phantasticus and u . ebenaui , i provide branches about the diameter of a pencil ; medium - sized species get branches about 1 to 2 inches in diameter , and larger species are given branches with a diameter of 2 to 5 inches . the goal is to provide branches upon which a gecko can comfortably and easily rest upon during the day . i have also found bamboo to be useful . uroplatus lineatus , especially , should have bamboo incorporated into its terrarium , as i have noticed this species seems to prefer resting on bamboo over oak or maple branches . more moss - cryptic species such as u . henkeli and u . fimbriatus , on the other hand , prefer to rest on the oak and maple branches .
it has been noted that uroplatus benefit from the introduction of snails into their diet , especially for gravid females who can take advantage of the extra calcium provided by the shells them selves . often the shells will be discarded nearly intact , but with portions of it dissolved during digestion .
greenbaum , e . , bauer , a . m . , jackman , t . r . , vences , m . & glaw , f . 2007 . a phylogeny of the enigmatic madagascan geckos of the genus uroplatus ( squamata : gekkonidae ) . zootaxa 1493 , 41 - 51 .
greenbaum , e . , bauer , a . m . , jackman , t . r . , vences , m . & glaw , f . ( 2007 ) a phylogeny of the enigmatic madagascan geckos of the genus uroplatus ( squamata : gekkonidae ) . zootaxa , 1493 , 41–51 .
provide perches ( pvc can be used for ease of cleaning ) , natural branches , cork bark , etc . , as well as plants . artificial plants with large leaves can be used with uroplatus . when misted , leaves provide a good place for water droplets for the geckos to drink .
wild - caught uroplatus are still offered in small numbers , though captive - bred specimens are usually more frequently seen today . the best way to acquire one would be to purchase directly from a breeder . wild - caught animals are usually best reserved for experienced keepers looking to diversify their current bloodlines .
uroplatus grow quite quickly under ideal conditions , and you should increase the size of a juvenile’s terrarium as it grows . once the gecko is feeding well on its own and has reached at least half the size of an adult animal , then you can move it into a more elaborate , naturalistic enclosure .
the décor of a uroplatus terrarium also varies with species ; however , regardless of species , it’s important to utilize as much vertical space as possible . don’t buy a tall enclosure and leave the top half or third dead space—that defeats the purpose of a tall enclosure . uroplatus do best in naturalistic style enclosures , and i always incorporate live plants and branches into their terrariums . plants i typically use include ficus , pothos and dracaena fragrans , as these are hardy , grow quickly and are available nearly anywhere that sells tropical plants . once grown into the enclosure they will provide numerous climbing and hiding places for animals .
uroplatus are largely endemic to the rain forests of eastern madagascar , and many species can be kept and bred under similar conditions ( the exception being u . guentheri , which inhabits drier deciduous forests in western madagascar ) . the main differences in specific care mainly relate to the size and décor of the terrarium .
other keepers have offered a dish of shredded cuttlebone to uroplatus and witnessed females eating it directly . i tried this , but never saw my animals eat it , and the cuttlebone usually got wet quickly due to the high humidity inside the enclosures . so i didn’t offer cuttlebone as often as i did snails .
raxworthy et al . ( 2008 ) found paroedura to be the sister - taxon to uroplatus , with ebenavia and a matoatoa + blaesodactylus clade being successively more distant . these geckos are all animals of the western indian ocean and it seems that they represent a regional radiation ; however , other madagascan geckos ( like the phelsuma day geckos ) don’t seem to be part of this clade , so it still seems that the island’s several gecko lineages colonised the region independently . estimated divergence dates suggest the origin of uroplatus in the early oligocene ( raxworthy et al . 2008 ) , long after madagascar had become isolated during the cretaceous .
ratsoavina , fanomezana ; raminosoa , louis jr . , raselimanana , glaw , vences ( 2013 ) .
an overview of madagascar ' s leaf tailed geckos ( genus uroplatus ) : species boundaries , candidate species , and review of geographical distribution based on molecular data
. salamandra 49 ( 3 ) : 115–148 .
being nocturnal , all uroplatus geckos are active at night . feeders should be introduced in the evening after the lights are off . this will excite the animals with new movement in the cage . if you mist your enclosures , we recommend you introduce feeders post misting to ensure any supplements used to cover the feeders aren’t washed away .
uroplatus is a genus of geckos commonly referred to as flat or leaf - tailed geckos . all of the species of this genus are found in primary and secondary forests on the island of madagascar , and some on islands off madagascar , such as nosy be . they are endemic to madagascar , and found nowhere else on earth .
uroplatus sikorae is a species of gecko commonly referred to as the mossy leaf - tailed gecko . this species , endemic to madagascar , is found in primary and secondary forests on the island . it has the ability to change its skin color to match its surroundings and possesses dermal flaps which break up its outline when at rest .
many uroplatus that were imported as one species were actually representatives of yet undescribed species , and they have since been reclassified . this may be one reason why earlier breeding attempts were uncommon , as people may have been trying to breed what they thought were two lizards of the same species , when in fact the animals were separate species altogether .
update : for more on new / yet - to - be - named uroplatus species , check out the discussion thread here at geckos unlimited . the photo below was shared there : the animal resembles u . sikorae somewhat but differs in some respects ( it doesn’t seem to have fringes on its limbs , for example ) and might be new .
hello everyone ! hope you found this video informational and helpful . . again this is how i personally care for my uroplatus geckos and is what has worked for me . if you plan on getting one of these guys please do additional research and be as informed as you can : ) if you want to check out my instagram account it is petgalore95
generally , uroplatus do better when kept at cooler temperatures than other reptile species , and ambient daytime temperatures between 72 and 78 degrees fahrenheit , with nighttime temps between 60 and 65 degrees , are ideal for them . during the winter , from november through february , i reduce slightly to 68 to 74 degrees during the day and 56 to 64 at night .
all leaf - tailed geckos are nocturnal , only active and hunting at night ( 2 ) ( 4 ) , and have secretive habits and highly effective camouflage ( 7 ) . like other leaf - tailed geckos , uroplatus giganteus is likely to feed on a range of insects ( 4 ) ( 7 ) including crickets , moths and cockroaches ( 4 ) .
all uroplatus lap water up from wet branches , leaves and even the enclosure wall . this is another reason why we like screen cages for our adults as the screen collects droplets of water , again increasing usable surface area . however , it is recommended to provide a shallow ( . 5 - 1″ ) bowl of fresh drinking water in the enclosure at all times .
individuals of all species , especially breeding females , will utilize a localized hot spot with temperatures ranging from 90 to 100 degrees , particularly in the morning after the lights have been turned on . uroplatus guentheri , in particular , seems to relish a hot spot ; i observed breeding females concealed in bamboo tubes directly under a hot spot with a temperature of 105 degrees .
the colouration of uroplatus giganteus is quite variable , ranging from brown to beige , grey or black , and is often reminiscent of the bark of trees . most individuals have three large beige patches on the neck and body , which vary in size and shape . the underside of the body is whitish , sometimes with light brown marbling on the throat ( 2 ) .
the main threat that uroplatus giganteus faces is habitat destruction due to the logging of its lowland rainforest habitat for timber and clearance for agriculture ( 1 ) ( 7 ) . this large gecko has also been illegally collected for the international pet trade in the past ( 2 ) , although no commercial trade has been reported in recent years ( 2 ) ( 7 ) .
ratsoavina , f . m . , louis , e . e . jr . , crottini , a . , randrianiaina , r . d . , glaw , f . & vences , m . ( 2011 ) a new leaf tailed gecko species from northern madagascar with a preliminary assessment of molecular and morphological variability in the uroplatus ebenaui group . zootaxa , 3022 , 39–57 .
although uroplatus giganteus seems to be present in relatively high numbers in montagne d’ambre ( 2 ) , its population is severely fragmented and occupies a very small range ( 1 ) ( 2 ) . surveys over a number of years have shown that this species is likely to be present in only a small belt of forest , due to its absence at higher altitudes ( 2 ) .
ratsoavina , f . m . , raminosoa , n . r . , louis , e . e . jr . , raselimanana , a . p . , glaw , f . & vences , m . ( 2013 ) an overview of madagascar’s leaf tailed geckos ( genus uroplatus ) : species boundaries , candidate species and review of geographical distribution based on molecular data . salamandra , 49 , 115–148 .
ratsoavina , f . m . , n . r . raminosoa , e . e . louis jr . , a . p . raselimanana , f . glaw & m . vences 2013 . an overview of madagascar’s leaf tailed geckos ( genus uroplatus ) : species boundaries , candidate species and review of geographical distribution based on molecular data . salamandra 49 ( 3 ) : 115 - 148 - get paper here
hatchlings can be housed on paper towels to reduce the risk of impaction resulting from the accidental ingestion of substrate . multiple layers to create some cushion may prevent injuries because uroplatus are enthusiastic feeders that may otherwise injure their snouts while pouncing at prey items on the floor of the enclosure . juveniles and adults can be kept on a peat moss / soil / coco - fiber mixture , or coco - fiber alone .
raxworthy , c . j . , pearson , r . g . , zimkus , b . m . , reddy , s . , deo , a . j . , nussbaum , r . a . and ingram , c . m . 2008 . continental speciation in madagascar : contrasting biogeographic patterns of divergence in the uroplatus leaf - tailed geckos species radiation . journal of zoology 275 : 423 - 440 .
time to press on once more with gekkotan lizards , and again with yet more on the remarkable leaf - tailed geckos ( uroplatus ) of madagascar . so far , we’ve been introduced to these lizards and have also looked at their anatomical pecularities and on a little bit of their history within the herpetological literature [ image below shows u . phantasticus – i think – photographed at mandatia ; courtesy of mary blanchard ] .
raxworthy , c . j . , pearson , r . g . , zimkus , b . m . , reddy , s . , deo , a . j . , nussbaum , r . a . & ingram , c . m . 2008 . continental speciation in the tropics : contrasting biogeographic patterns of divergence in the uroplatus leaf - tailed gecko radiation of madagascar . journal of zoology 275 , 423 - 440 .
raxworthy , c . j . , pearson , r . g . , zimkus , b . m . , reddy , s . , deo , a . j . , nussbaum , r . a . & ingram , c . m . ( 2008 ) continental speciation in the tropics : contrasting biogeographic patterns of divergence in the uroplatus leaf - tailed gecko radiation of madagascar . journal of zoology , 275 , 423–440 . urltoken
given the tendency of uroplatus to dehydrate in captivity , misting and humidity is vital to their survival and breeding success . they rarely drink out of a standing water bowl , but provide one just in case . mist them at night , ensuring water droplets are plentiful on cage decorations and the solid walls of the enclosure . the leaf - tails will drink these droplets , and the moisture resulting from misting will raise the humidity , too .
other peculiar features of uroplatus include an incipient secondary palate , extensive interdigital webbing , a weird laryngotracheal system ( rittenhouse et al . 1987 ) , inscriptional ribs ( cartilaginous rods that separate the segments of the abdominal musculature ) , simplified , rod - like clavicles and a tiny interclavicle , finger - like lung diverticula that ( apparently ) ramify between the viscera , and reduced depressor mandibulae muscles ( these are the muscles that open the lower jaw ) .
a few other uroplatus species have only been described quite recently : witness u . henkeli böhme & ibisch , 1990 , u . malahelo nussbaum & raxworthy , 1994 , u . malama nussbaum & raxworthy , 1994 and u . pietschmanni böhle & schönecker , 2003 . u . guentheri mcquard , 1908 has been said to be the rarest of leaf - tailed geckos and was known from just a single specimen ( of unknown provenance ) until a second one – collected in 1970 – was described in 1987 ( russell & bauer 1987 ) .
while husbandry practices for uroplatus are similar , caging requirements does differ depending on the species being kept . obviously , larger species will require larger enclosures . that being said , i have had luck with the following recommendations . single adults of smaller species such as u . phantasticus and u . ebenaui can be housed in enclosures measuring approximately 10 inches long by 10 inches wide and 20 inches tall . pairs and trios can be housed in slightly larger enclosures . i used cages measuring 12 by 16 by 20 inches for breeding pairs and trios o f u . phantasticus and u . ebenaui .
during the evening and night hours , we provide subdued red colored led lights that allow geckos just enough visible light to hunt effectively . we prefer the red led’s for mere fact that it was the dimmest and least intrusive of all other colors . we’ve noticed a correlation of the moon cycles to changes in behavior and are currently experimenting with different night lighting cycles . initially we are providing two nights of complete darkness every month ( new moon ) and two night of brighter than normal lighting ( full moon ) . we have observed a few species of uroplatus mating during the “new moon” cycle and want to continue observations under such conditions to determine if night light cycles has any real or significant effects on breeding efforts .
the one prey item i believe is crucial for long - term breeding of all uroplatus is snails . my gravid females often exhibited a very strong feeding response whenever i offered snails , but males accepted them only occasionally . even if animals were fed crickets and roaches that were heavily dusted every feeding , i would eventually run into calcium issues with females , sometime after just two or three clutches . then i began offering snails and had much better breeding success . i often used locally sourced snails as well as helix aspersa . if land snails are not available , aquatic snails can be used . offer them just after your gecko’s lights are turned off , in a very shallow dish with just enough water to keep the snails alive and moving around .
whether or not uroplatus need uv is largely debated because of the geckos’ nocturnal lifestyle . personally , i see no downside in providing it , other than the initial cost of the bulb . however , other breeders have been successful while not providing any uv , so the choice is yours . if you do decide to use it , i recommend a bulb with a 5 . 0 or 2 . 0 output . for ambient light , i use uv and full - spectrum lighting on all my enclosures . lights should be on 14 hours during march through october , then reduced to 12 hours on from november through february . when the lights are turned off , the room should be completely dark with no other light interference . if any work needs to be done in the room where the enclosures are located after the lights are off , it should be done using a dim flashlight or infrared to reduce the stress on the animals .
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in rarely captured footage , a giant
ghostly gecko
has been filmed hunting at night .
the leaf or flat - tailed gecko has a flattened tail , huge head and eyes , a fringe around the body and an uncanny ability to disappear from sight as it camouflages itself against tree trunks .
if disturbed the gecko raises its tail and head , opens its mouth and screams .
but at night , the hunted becomes the hunter , a behaviour filmed for the bbc documentary madagascar .
as well as being threatened by habitat destruction , the geckos are sought after for the pet trade , which threatens their survival in the wild .
the geckos are nocturnal , so to survive by day they choose a favourite tree , the bark of which most closely matches their skin colour .
fringes of skin around the body then break up the gecko ' s outline , and as the animal sits motionless for hours on end , it becomes almost invisible against the bark .
the geckos ventures into the ghostly dark , where it is not about camouflage , but about stealth and surprise .
but it is the gecko ' s huge eyes which make the real difference .
the gecko ' s sight is 350 times more sensitive than the human eye , allowing it to see colour in even the dimmest moonlight .
because it has no eyelids , the gecko must lick its eyeballs to keep them clean and its vision unimpaired .
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justification : listed as least concern on the basis that it has an extent of occurrence of around 88 , 391 km² and is unlikely to be declining fast enough to warrant listing in a more threatened category . however , pressure on madagascar ' s lowland humid forest is intense , the population is severely fragmented and the extent of remaining suitable habitat is only around 7 , 500 km² , and the status of this species should be monitored to establish whether specific conservation measures are or may soon be required .
. 2000 , raxworthy and nussbaum 1994 ) . this lizard ' s extent of occurrence is considered to be 88 , 391 km² , although the extent of surviving forest habitat within this area is only around 7 , 500 km² .
there is no information on the population of this species , but it is reported to occur at high population densities on the small island of nosy mangabe ( glaw and vences 2007 ) . as this species is dependent on lowland forest , which is fragmentary and under heavy human pressure throughout its range , the population is presumed to be both severely fragmented and declining .
during the day this nocturnal gecko rests , with its body flattened , on tree trunks in relatively intact humid forest ( glaw and vences 2007 ) . it may be able to survive in lightly degraded forest affected by logging or grazing , but as an arboreal species it is unable to survive the complete removal of forest vegetation .
this species is exported from madagascar for the international pet trade . there was formerly a quota of 2 , 000 individuals per year set by cites , which was reduced to 300 individuals from 2010 . actual levels of exploitation are unknown and it has not recently been reported from the european pet trade .


it was described by swinhoe in 1894 .

it is found in india ( assam ) .

the wingspan is about 37 mm .

the forewings are silvery grey , the medial area suffused with rufous and with two double dark lines on it which almost meet below the cell .

there is a nearly straight erect postmedial line and an ochreous-white costal patch before the apex , with an indistinct dentate submarginal line arising from it .

there is also a dark marginal line .

the hindwings are fuscous , the basal area and a medial band paler .

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acta zoologica academiae scientiarum hungaricae 47 ( 1 ) , pp . 113 , 2001
sp . n . ; the new species are related to their nearest allies . the majority of the known species are new to the fauna of korea . with 42 original figures .
acta zoologica academiae scientiarum hungaricae 47 ( 1 ) , pp . 1525 , 2001
plant protection institute , hungarian academy of sciences , h - 1525 budapest p . o . box 102 , hungary , e - mail : h2405koz @ urltoken
species of the world increases to 23 . distribution records and zoogeographical considerations are given . the new species represent a link between the palaearctic , oriental and ethiopian regions . the records gave a new insight into the species richness of this genus in the world .
acta zoologica academiae scientiarum hungaricae 47 ( 1 ) , pp . 2785 , 2001
lászló , gy . m . , g . ronkay * and l . ronkay * *
* h - 1137 budapest , szt . istván krt 4 , hungary , e - mail : gronkay @ urltoken
* * department of zoology , hungarian natural history museum , h - 1088 budapest , baross u . 13 , hungary , e - mail : ronkay @ urltoken
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the monotypical genus hiroshia and the type species , h . albinigra lászló , ronkay & ronkay , 2001 from north vietnam are recorded for the first time from china , with description of a new species , h . nanlingana sp . n . adults and genitalia are illustrated and a distribution map of hiroshia is provided .
a new species of genus isopsestis werny , 1968 ( lepidoptera : thyatiridae ) , isopsestis poculiformis sp . nov . , is described from the locality 2660m elevation in northeast yunnan , china , and compared with its closest ally . male adult and genitalia of the new species are illustrated and a distribution map of the genus isopsestis werny , 1968 is provided .
a new species of the genus toxoides , t . sichuanensis sp . n . is described based on specimens collected in sichuan , china . illustrations of male adult and male genitalia are provided , together with a distribution map of the genus toxoides .
a total of 22 genera and 79 species of thyatiridae ( insecta : lepidoptera ) from yunnan , china are reviewed . forty of these species are examined in detail , and the wing markings and genitalia of the male / female adults are illustrated . the following five species are recorded from yunnan for the first time : psidopala undulans ( hampson , [ 1893 ] ) , tethea ( tethea ) punctorenalia ( houlbert , 1921 ) , . . . [ show full abstract ]
the male of canaea bibarra ( chu & wang , 1991 ) ( lepidoptera : thyrididae : striglininae ) was discovered in hainan , china for the first time . the male adult is very similar to female except for the paler ground color and monopectinate antenna . the male adults and the genitalia are described , with notes on their distribution and how they differ from related species .
a new species of the genus sonagara moore , 1882 ( lepidoptera : thyrididae : striglinae ) , s . bifurcatis sp . nov . , is described from southern china and northern vietnam . the new species is similar to s . strigipennis moore in external morphology , but can be easily distinguished by the forewing having a brownish black line stretched from the apical angle to the outer side of inner margin , and the . . . [ show full abstract ]
solenacean sol ` e * na
cean , n . ( zo [
o ] l ) . any species of marine bivalve shells belonging to the family solenid [ ae ] .
solenaceous sol ` e * na
ceous , a . ( zo [
o ] l . ) of or pertaining to the solens or family solenid [ ae ] .