The Ibity ground gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. Though initially described in 1998 as a subspecies of the Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko, it has been recognized as a distinct species within the species complex since 2008. It is endemic to Ibity and Itremo in the Central Highlands of Madagascar, and is named after Mount Ibity where it was first discovered.
Ibity ground gecko
Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko, a closely related species which the Ibity ground gecko was formerly thought to be conspecific with
Rock outcrops in Ibity
Specimen collected from Itremo
Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko
Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is a moderately-sized reptile reaching just over 7 cm (2.8 in) in snout–vent length. The species is endemic to southeastern Madagascar, where it can be found on the ground or climbing tree trunks.
Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko
Juvenile specimen from Tolagnaro
Front facing specimen at Kirindy Forest
Dorsal view of a wild adult