Paragehyra austini

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Paragehyra austini
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Paragehyra
Species:
P. austini
Binomial name
Paragehyra austini

Paragehyra austini is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar. [1]

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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]

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