Phelsuma hielscheri | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Infraorder: | Gekkota |
Family: | Gekkonidae |
Genus: | Phelsuma |
Species: | P. hielscheri |
Binomial name | |
Phelsuma hielscheri | |
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Phelsuma hielscheri is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar. [2]
The specific name, hielscheri, is in honor of German biochemist Michael Hielscher who was one of the discoverers of this species. [3]
Phelsuma hielscheri is found in central and western Madagascar, at elevations from sea level to 900 m (3,000 ft). [1]
Males of P. hielscheri are larger than females. The maximum recorded total length (including tail) for a male is 17 cm (6.7 in), whereas for a female it is only 15 centimetres (5.9 in). [2]
Phelsuma hielscheri is found on screw palms ( Pandanus ) in both wild and urban settings. [1]