Henkel’s Leaf-tailed Gecko
Uroplatus henkeli
Conservation
Vulnerable
Habitat
Forest
Natural Range
Madagascar
Activity
Nocturnal
Diet
Insectivore
Zoo Location
Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Room
Fascinating Facts
- Nocturnal geckos, such as the Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko, have eyes that are 350 times more sensitive to light than the human eye. This increased sensitivity enables them to see colors even in the dark of night!
