Phelsuma ravenala

Phelsuma ravenala
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Gekkota
Family:	Gekkonidae
Genus:	Phelsuma
Species:	P. ravenala
Binomial name
Phelsuma ravenala Raxworthy, Ingram, Rabibisoa & Pearson, 2007

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]

Etymology

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

References

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.