Paragehyra felicitae

Paragehyra felicitae is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.[1]

Paragehyra felicitae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Paragehyra
Species:
P. felicitae
Binomial name
Paragehyra felicitae
Crottini, Harris, Miralles, Glaw, Jenkins, Randrianantoandro, Bauer & Vences, 2014

Etymology

The specific name, felicitae, is in honor of "Dr. Felicity O'Malley".[1]

Geographic range

P. felicitae is found in southcentral Madagascar, in the area that was formerly called Fianarantsoa Province.[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 felicitae, new species).



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