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
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Phelsuma
Species:
P. ravenala
Binomial name
Phelsuma ravenala
Raxworthy, Ingram, Rabibisoa & Pearson, 2007

Etymology

The species name was given in reference to the plant it was discovered on, Ravenala madagascariensis.

References


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