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Uroplatus Silkorae
''Uroplatus'' is a genus of geckos, commonly referred to as leaf-tail geckos or flat-tailed geckos, which are endemism, endemic to Madagascar and its coastal islands, such as Nosy Be. They are nocturnal, insectivorous lizards found exclusively in primary forest, primary and secondary forest. Etymology The Genus, generic name, ''Uroplatus'', is a Latinization of two Ancient Greek, Greek words: "ourá" (οὐρά) meaning "tail" and "platys" (πλατύς) meaning "flat". Description Geckos of the genus ''Uroplatus'' are nocturnal and arboreal. They range in total length (including tail) from about for ''U. giganteus'' to for ''U. ebenaui''. Larger species of ''Uroplatus'' are distinguished among geckos in having the largest number of marginal teeth among all living amniotes. Other rare apomorphic character states include multiple inscriptional ribs, restriction of autotomy planes, and finger-like diverticula of the lungs. All ''Uroplatus'' species have highly crypsis, cry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uroplatus Sikorae
''Uroplatus sikorae'', commonly referred to as the mossy leaf-tailed gecko or the southern flat-tail gecko, is a species of lizard in the Family (biology), family Gekkonidae. The species is Endemism, endemic to Madagascar. It is a CITES II protected animal due to habitat loss. Etymology The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''sikorae'', is a Latinization of the surname of , an Austrian fossil-hunter and explorer of Madagascar. Taxonomy The species was first described by German zoologist Oskar Boettger but not published until three years after his death.Oskar Boettger, Boettger O (1913). "''Reptilien und Amphibien von Madagascar, den Inseln und dem Festland Ostafrikas'' ". pp. 269–375. ''In'': Voeltzkow A (1913). ''Reise in Ostafrika in den Jahren 1903–1905. Wissenschaftliche Ergebnisse. Band III'' [Volume 3]. ''Systematische Arbeiten''. Stuttgart: ''E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, Nägele & Dr. Sproesser''. ("''Uroplates'' [sic] ''sikorae''", new specie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
