Biology:Phelsuma ravenala

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Short description: Species of lizard

Phelsuma ravenala
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Phelsuma
Species:
P. ravenala
Binomial name
Phelsuma ravenala
Raxworthy, Ingram, Rabibisoa & Pearson, 2007
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Phelsuma ravenala is a species of gecko. It is endemic to Madagascar , where it is found in the regions of Vatovavy-Fitovinany, Atsinanana and Analanjirofo.[2]

Etymology

The species name was given in reference to the plant it was discovered on, Ravenala madagascariensis.

References

  1. "Phelsuma ravenala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011. 2011. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T193489A8863368.en. 
  2. Phelsuma ravenala at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 1 January 2019.

Wikidata ☰ Q3378693 entry