Microgecko helenae | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Gekkonidae |
Genus: | Microgecko |
Species: | M. helenae |
Binomial name | |
Microgecko helenae Nikolsky, 1907 | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Microgecko helenae, also known commonly as the banded dwarf gecko, Helen's banded dwarf gecko, Helen's tiny gecko, the Khuristan dwarf gecko, and the Khuzestan dwarf gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Iran. There are two recognized subspecies. [2]
The specific name, helenae, is in honor of Helena Nikolsky. [3]
The preferred natural habitats of M. helenae are forest, shrubland, and grassland, at altitudes up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft). [1]
Adults of M. helenae have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 15.0–26.2 mm (0.59–1.03 in). [2]
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies. [2]
Nota bene : A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies was originally described in a genus other than Microgecko .
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