Species Detail
Henkel's Leaf-tailed Gecko
GeckosSub-species of Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko

Henkel's Leaf-tailed Gecko

Uroplatus henkeli

Habitat

Primary and secondary lowland rainforest of northern and eastern Madagascar; rests by day pressed flat against mossy tree trunks and large branches, descending to hunt insects at night.

Range

Northern and eastern Madagascar (Nosy Be, Sambirano region, and the Masoala area).

Adult Size

9โ€“11 in / 23โ€“28 cm (SVL ~10โ€“14 cm, total length up to 28 cm)

Diet

Nocturnal insectivore and opportunist โ€” crickets, moths, roaches, and other arboreal invertebrates.

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Conservation status:Vulnerable

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Southern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Southern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Sep โ€“ Nov

Increase feeding as temperatures warm; offer appropriately sized insects 3โ€“4 times per week, dusted with calcium.

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Peak activity; feed 4โ€“5 times per week with varied insects; maintain high humidity and hydration.

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Maintain regular feeding 3 times per week ahead of the cooler, drier period.

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Cooler dry season โ€” reduce to 1โ€“2 feedings per week; many keepers provide a mild brumation period.