Species Detail
Spearpoint Leaf-tailed Gecko
Geckos

Spearpoint Leaf-tailed Gecko

Uroplatus ebenaui

Habitat

Dry deciduous forests and leaf litter on the forest floor.

Range

Northwest Madagascar

Adult Size

3-5 in (8-12 cm)

Diet

Insects, small invertebrates

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Conservation status:Endangered

About this species

One of the smallest leaf-tailed geckos, with a leaf-shaped tail ending in a point. Its brown and grey mottled coloring mimics dead leaves perfectly.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

Spearpoint Leaf-tailed Gecko is arboreal โ€” enrichment focuses on vertical climbing, elevated feeding, and humidity-driven activity.

  • Provide tall vertical cork bark, bamboo, and diagonals to encourage climbing, clinging, and patrolling.
  • Add broad-leafed live or silk foliage and vines for resting, camouflage, and jumping routes.
  • Offer food on elevated feeding ledges at different heights to spread foraging across the enclosure.
  • Mist in the evening to prompt drinking, raise humidity, and trigger natural hunting activity.
  • Tuck small insects among foliage so the gecko stalks through the canopy.
  • Periodically reposition branches and foliage to create novel climbing paths.

Housing & Social Behavior

Variable

Can be kept in pairs, but ensure sufficient space to prevent dominance-related stress.

Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.