Betroka Leaf-toed Gecko

Guibé's ground gecko is a moderately-sized species, reaching a maximum snout–vent length of 6 cm. Although the initial description of this species stated the nostrils are in contact with the rostral and first labial scales, later examination of the type material found this to be false and that the rostral scale is actually separated from the nostrils by prenasals. Enlarged, keeled scales are present on the dorsum (including on the dorsal surfaces of the limbs), arranged in regular longitudinal rows. The digits end with posteriorly-tapering toe pads about twice as wide as the rest of the digit, each with a claw that is visible when seen from below. This lizard is mostly light tan in color, with slightly darker reticulated patterning. Banded patterning is present on the digits of this species, a feature absent in the related Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko and Paroedura rennerae.

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This reptile is one of many species endemic to the island nation of Madagascar, and has been observed in several localities in the southern region of the country. It is reported to mostly occur on the surfaces of rocks near canyon entrances in open grasslands. While Guibé's ground gecko is known to occur syntopically with the related Paroedura rennerae at least in one site (Zahavola in Isalo), the latter species has a preference for more humid microhabitats.