Phelsuma ravenala
Appearance
Phelsuma ravenala | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Gekkonidae |
Genus: | Phelsuma |
Species: | P. ravenala
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Binomial name | |
Phelsuma ravenala | |
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
[edit]The species name was given in reference to the plant it was discovered on, Ravenala madagascariensis.
References
[edit]- ^ "Phelsuma ravenala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011. 2011. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T193489A8863368.en.
- ^ Phelsuma ravenala at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 1 January 2019.