Paragehyra felicitae

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

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

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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]

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