Biology:Paragehyra austini
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Short description: Species of lizard
| Paragehyra austini | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Paragehyra |
| Species: | P. austini
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| Binomial name | |
| Paragehyra austini Crottini, Harris, Miralles, Glaw, Jenkins, Randrianantoandro, Bauer & Vences, 2014
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Paragehyra austini is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar .[1]
Etymology
The specific name, austini, is in honor of "Mr. Austin O'Malley".[1]
Geographic range
P. austini is found in Andohahela National Park in southeastern Madagascar.[1]
Habitat
The preferred habitat of P. austini is cave walls.[1]
References
Further reading
- Crottini A, Harris DJ, Miralles A, Glaw F, Jenkins RKB, Randrianantoandro JC, Bauer AM, Vences M (2014). "Morphology and Molecules reveal Two New Species of the poorly studied Gecko Genus Paragehyra (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Madagascar". Organism Diversity & Evolution 15: 175–198. (Paragehyra austini, new species).
Wikidata ☰ Q19819289 entry
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