Species Detail
Sorah Leaf-tailed Gecko
GeckosSub-species of Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko

Sorah Leaf-tailed Gecko

Uroplatus sameiti

Habitat

Humid lowland and mid-elevation rainforest of eastern Madagascar; rests head-down on lichen-covered trunks and branches, foraging for insects after dark.

Range

Eastern Madagascar (recorded around Sorah/Ivohibe and adjacent forest remnants).

Adult Size

6โ€“8 in / 15โ€“20 cm total length

Diet

Nocturnal insectivore โ€” small arboreal insects such as crickets, moths, and roaches.

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Conservation status:Data Deficient

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 humidity rises; offer small insects 3โ€“4 times per week with calcium dusting.

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Peak season โ€” feed 4โ€“5 times per week; keep humidity high and provide misting.

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Steady feeding 3 times per week as temperatures begin to ease.

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Reduce to 1โ€“2 feedings per week; maintain moderate humidity.