Species Detail
Lineated Leaf-tailed Gecko
Geckos

Lineated Leaf-tailed Gecko

Uroplatus lineatus

Habitat

Bamboo forests and rainforest edges, resting on bamboo stalks.

Range

Northern Madagascar

Adult Size

6-8 in (15-20 cm)

Diet

Insects, spiders

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Conservation status:Least Concern

About this species

A slender, elongated gecko with striking yellow lateral lines on a dark body. Its narrow profile and coloring make it nearly invisible on bamboo stalks.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

Lineated Leaf-tailed Gecko is arboreal — 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

Pairs

Best maintained as a bonded pair; overcrowding leads to stress and territory disputes.

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