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

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Description

''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.

Camouflage

Like many species of leaf-tailed geckos, ''Uroplatus finaritra'' is able to mimic leaves or twigs. Due to this, they usually rest in dead leaves in order to mimic the leaves and twigs around it.

References

Geckos of Africa Endemic fauna of Madagascar Reptiles described in 2019 Taxa named by Mark D. Scherz finaritra {{Gecko-stub