Blaesodactylus

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Blaesodactylus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Subfamily: Gekkoninae
Genus: Blaesodactylus
Species

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Blaesodactylus, commonly known as Velvet Geckos are a small genus of three Madagascar species, formerly considered part of the genus Homopholis.

The species are generally similar, with small conical scales on the dorsal surfaces, with overall dullish coloration and a pattern of distinct transverse bands.

[edit] Classification of genus Blaesodactylus:

  • Antongil Velvet Gecko, Blaesodactylus antongilensis
  • Madagascar Velvet Gecko, Blaesodactylus boivini
  • Grandidier's Velvet Gecko, Blaesodactylus sakalava