Mount Petit Ibity Leaf-toed Gecko

This species is a moderately-sized gecko, with a maximum snout–vent length of 61 mm. Like other members of the Paroedura bastardi clade, the Ibity ground gecko has prominent longitudinal rows of enlarged keeled scales on its dorsal surface, including on the limbs and tail. The digits end with widened toe pads which help the animal in climbing low tree trunks and rock surfaces. The body is grey or light brown, with light crossbands that are most prominent in juveniles.

The Ibity ground gecko is endemic to the Central Highlands of Madagascar, and is only known from the localities of Ibity and Itremo. It has been observed from 1,600 m above sea level, and may range to over 2,000 m to the tops of the massifs. This montane species inhabits rocky crevices in highland savannahs, such as those in cliffs or mountain peaks. While other species of the Paroedura bastardi species complex are known to coexist with each other, the Ibity ground gecko is not known to occur in sympatry with its relatives in this highland habitat.