Uroplatus guentheri

Etymology

The specific name, guentheri, is in honour of German-born British herpetologist Albert Günther.

Geographic range

U. guentheri is found in northwestern Madagascar in the area around Ankarafansika and near Morondava in western Madagascar.

Habitat & behaviour

U. guentheri live on small trees and bushes. They reach a total length (including tail) of 150 mm (5.9 in). They are generally found less than 3 m (9.8 ft) above the ground. These lizards are very difficult to find during the day, using their camouflage to mimic dead branches and bits of bark. During the night however, they become active, hunting for invertebrate prey.