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Asaccus elisae (Leaf-toed Gecko)


Asaccus elisae (Leaf-toed Gecko)
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3981 W: 153 N: 4792] (12682)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10
Categories: Reptiles
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Turkish Herpetofauna, Geckos, RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN 3, Reptiles - Geckos 1, Syrian Herpetofauna [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-07 0:38
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Asaccus elisae (=Phyllodactylus elisae) (Leaf-toed Gecko)

A nocturnal-terrestrial, medium-sized (SVL up to 5.7 cm) with a maximum total length of about 12.5 cm, relatively slender gecko with long and slender digits. At the tips of digits there are two flattened-expanded scales and a claw between these. The construction of the tip of fingers resembles a leaf. Scales across supraorbital region coarse, as are those of snout; tubercles of dorsum, limbs, and tail large, length of individual tubercle more than 64% of ear diameter; 8—14 longitudinal rows of enlarged dorsal tubercles; 10-12 large tubercles across rear of head between ears; tail tubercles arranged in whorls; subtibial scales coarse; digital scansors not extending well beyond claws; phalanges in fourth toe reduced to 4; tail tip laterally compressed; subcaudal series of expanded scales not reaching vent area anteriorly; tail has a series of dark transverse bars that extend ventrally.

Ground color usually dark brown with 0-5 darker brown dorsal crossbars, sometimes dorsum light tan with crossbars broken into dark spots; each tubercle usually tipped with white, giving freckled appearance to color pattern; tail with five brown to black bands and five white bands, each equal width; venter whitish.
Feeds on primarily spiders and winged ants, occasionally beetles. Additionally, there are some reports that it also hunts ants, mosquitos, roaches, and other arthropods.

It is distributed in the Mesopotamian Plain, southern Turkey, eastern Syria, Iraq, and southwestern Iran.

In Turkey, known from the Sanliurfa [along with the Euphrates from Çiçekalan (Birecik) to Halfeti, and the vicinity of Harran] and Mardin provinces.
Specimens from Sanliurfa collected by us, were found in caves and on cliff faces along the Euphrates river, and calcareous wadies of Birecik. Some specimens was also collected from the house walls in Çiçekalan village.
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To meyerd: Thanks Dietrichboreocypriensis 1 02-09 13:49
To fragman: shalom Oriboreocypriensis 1 02-07 13:27
To PeterZ: Hello Peterboreocypriensis 1 02-07 13:14
To degani: hello Francoboreocypriensis 1 02-07 13:12
To rousettus: :Dboreocypriensis 2 02-07 12:29
To marcellr: hello Marcelloboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:21
To vanderschelden: hello Annickboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:20
To joey: Hello Joeboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:19
To haraprasan: Hello Haraprasanboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:18
To jaycee: hello Janeboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:17
To inked: hello Gethinboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:16
To nkasot: Sağol Nazımboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:14
To uleko: hello Ullaboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:14
To Nadeemkhawar: Hallo Nadeemboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:08
To zulfu: teşekkürboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:06
To cataclysta: Hello Krzysztofboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:05
To mariki: hello Marikiboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:03
To Raptorman: selamlarboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:02
To sandpiper2: hello Chrisboreocypriensis 1 02-07 12:00
To dejo: hello Dejanboreocypriensis 1 02-07 11:59
To Jamesp: Hello Jamesboreocypriensis 1 02-07 11:59
To matatur: tşklerboreocypriensis 1 02-07 11:57
To Ena: Hello Enaboreocypriensis 1 02-07 11:56
To xTauruSx: tşklerboreocypriensis 1 02-07 11:54
To bahadir: sağolboreocypriensis 1 02-07 11:54
To cicindela: hello Radomirboreocypriensis 1 02-07 11:53
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Bayram nefis bir tür ve sıra dışı güzel bir netlik. Hayvan işini kolaulaştırmak için kuyruğunu katlamış, yoksa kadraja almak zor olacak. Paylaşımın için teşekkürler, Selamlar
Mustafa

And hi once again :)
And once again a species not known for me before. Interesting object and informative note. Anyway, DOF would be a little better as for me, but it is still an interesting presentation :)
By the way, how many gecko species are known from Turkey?? This number is really big I believe :)
Best withes,
Radomir

Bayram Hocam yine harika netlikte bir Yaprakparmaklı Keler görüntüsü. Teşekkürler. Elinize sağlık.
Baha

Tek kelime sizi ve çekimlerinizi anlatmaya yeter sanırım hocam. mükemmel!. Teşekkürler.

Well, another of my favourite reptiles Bayram, you must be reading my mind! This really is a beautiful rendering of this phantomaceous gecko, but in another post you should present the TN followers with a lateral aspect of the head, so they can appreciate the structure of the huge eye fully.
Mehmet

Hi Bayram

Excellent composition. I really like the sinous form of the gecko you have captured here. Very good detail too.

James

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 51 N: 476] (2056)
  • [2008-02-07 2:22]
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Hello Bayram,
What a strange nad fascinating Gecko! Beautiful animal!
Great capture in fantastic pose and with great details,
nice composition,
regards, Dejan

Hi Bayram

Another great gecko from you. Beautiful specimen and great pose.
Excellent sharpness and well composed.

Chris

Bayram bey , tebrikler , fotoğraf ve verdiğiniz bilgiler içinde ayrıca teşekkürler .

Hello Bayram,

Again a very beautiful picture of a gecko. Very nice composition. Very good sharpness. Good light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi Bayram
Another great reptile. I like geckos. I have seen them in Italy few years ago. I dont know if it was the same species. Nicely composed shot with good sharpness and natural colors
Best wishes
Krzysztof

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (583)
  • [2008-02-07 4:18]
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Hocam yine çok güzel bir çekim yapmışsınız. Bu gekkonun özellikle parmakları çok hoşuma gidiyor. Elinize sağlık. Teşekkürler.
Mehmet

Hello,
Captured nicely, colors of skin shows it is dangrious one. after looking on him I am feeling strange. So, Bye and regards.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2458 W: 168 N: 7420] (23432)
  • [2008-02-07 5:52]
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Hello Bayram,
You really have a fantastic collection of Lizards to show us. This is an excellent capture showing all parts sharply. I like the little heart-shapes on the fingertips! Strange black stripes on the tail too. Does this one change colour too as you say the ground colour is usually dark brown? Very interesting note too.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

Selam Hocam çekim çok güzel. Elinize sağlık. Keşke Kıbrıs'ta da bu türden olsaymış. Nefis bir keler. Teşekkürler.
Nazım

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  • inked Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 0 N: 216] (642)
  • [2008-02-07 7:29]
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hi Bayram,
what an interesting looking gecko. love those toes! great pic you've got of it, showing all it's fantastic detail... really nice diagonal composition. really great job. thanks for sharing.
Gethin

Hi Bayram,

You are giving me an education - I didn't know there were so many different geckos. This is a wonderful shot and the feet really do look like a leaves. Amazing colors - I have never seen a pink one here. Wonderful details and once again a fantastic position to show the whole thing off.

Jane

Hi Bayram,
A nice capture of this leaf toed gecko. Excellent composition and details with a nice POV. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 242 N: 5550] (19643)
  • [2008-02-07 10:29]
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What a cool Gecko!!
The toes are so weird!
Sharp and very detailed.
Superb composition and POV.
Nice colours.
Very well done Bayram.
Cheers,
Joe

Hello Bayram,
They look almost like some kind of plastic toy or even a candy...
Very educational work. And you managed to get an excellent pverall sharpness here.
Well done, Bayram.
TFS
Annick

Ciao Bayram,
anche oggi ci fai conoscere un'incredibile e splendida creatura vivente magnificamente fotografata.
Un grazie sincero per questo tuo importante contributo su TN.
Ciao,
Marcello

hi Bayram,
beautiful portrai of an interesting animal, also the note is interesting, as always, bravo
ciao
franco

Hello Bayram,
You are the great reptile specialist. Colours and details are really amazing. Fantastic composition.
Regards,
Peter

wow, almost transperant ! TFS Ori

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 570] (2341)
  • [2008-02-08 4:17]
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Selam Bayram,
Once again you've posed a beautiful gecko.
Interesting specie!
Regards
Ena

Hi Bairam,
again an interesting species from you I never saw or knew of before. This portrait is technically perfect , the picture razorsharp, the background neutral the beautiful rosy color, and you can see all the details needed for identification. Wonderful!
Best regards
Dietrich

güzel tür, güzel çekim, eline sağlık, selamlar.

Selam Hocam,
Çok güzel bir türü tek kkelimeyle "mükemmel" fotoğraflamışsınız. Netlik ve ayrıntılar harika. Bilgiler de her zamanki gibi çok faydalı. Emeğiniz ve paylaşımınız için teşekkürler. Saygılar,
Naşit

AMAN BUNUN PARMACIKLARI NE GUZEL :) ALLAH NELER YARATIYOR? YA RABBIM! INSANLAR BU GUZELLIKLERE NASIL KIYIYORLAR. HARIKA BIR KERTENLELE. ELINE SAGLIK.
LEYLA

Very fine sho of this cute Gecko in a camouflage pattern and colours. Very sharp details... Well done! cypturk

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