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Phelsuma ravenala

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Species of lizard

Phelsuma ravenala
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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

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.

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.
Taxon identifiers
Phelsuma ravenala


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