Blaesodactylus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Sauria |
Infraorder: | Gekkota |
Family: | Gekkonidae |
Subfamily: | Gekkoninae |
Genus: |
Blaesodactylus Boettger, 1893 |
Blaesodactylus is a small genus of six species of lizards, endemic to Madagascar, commonly known as velvet geckos, and formerly considered part of the genus Homopholis.
The species are generally similar, with small, conical scales on their dorsal surfaces, with overall dullish coloration, and a pattern of distinct transverse bands.
The following six species are recognized.