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
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Phelsuma
Species:
P. ravenala
Binomial name
Phelsuma ravenala

Etymology

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

References

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  1. ^ "Phelsuma ravenala". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011. 2011. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T193489A8863368.en.
  2. ^ Phelsuma ravenala at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 1 January 2019.