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]
| 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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Phelsuma ravenala Raxworthy, Ingram, Rabibisoa & Pearson, 2007 | |
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Etymology
The species name was given in reference to the plant it was discovered on, Ravenala madagascariensis.
References
- "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.
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