Paragehyra austini
Paragehyra austini | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Gekkonidae |
Genus: | Paragehyra |
Species: | P. austini
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Binomial name | |
Paragehyra austini |
Paragehyra austini is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.[1]
Etymology[]
The specific name, austini, is in honor of "Mr. Austin O'Malley".[1]
Geographic range[]
P. austini is found in Andohahela National Park in southeastern Madagascar.[1]
Habitat[]
The preferred habitat of P. austini is cave walls.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Paragehyra austini at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
Further reading[]
- , , Miralles A, Glaw F, , , 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 austini, new species).
Categories:
- Paragehyra
- Reptiles of Madagascar
- Reptiles described in 2014
- Gecko stubs