Paragehyra felicitae
Paragehyra felicitae is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.[1]
Paragehyra felicitae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
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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