Phelsuma ravenala
| Phelsuma ravenala | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| 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]
Description
Medium sized Phelsuma, 49mm to 61mm as adults, with slender body. Primarily green body with reddish brown spots on body, white throat and lacking dark chevrons. Dorsolateral scales are much larger than dorsal scales. [3]
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.
- ↑ Raxworthy, C. J., Ingram, C. M., Rabibisoa, N., & Pearson, R. G. (2007). Applications of Ecological Niche Modeling for Species Delimitation: A Review and Empirical Evaluation Using Day Geckos (Phelsuma) from Madagascar. Systematic Biology, 56(6), 907–923. https://doi.org/10.1080/10635150701775111