Paragehyra felicitae
Paragehyra felicitae is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.[1]
| Paragehyra felicitae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Paragehyra |
| Species: | P. felicitae |
| Binomial name | |
| Paragehyra felicitae | |
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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