Paragehyra austini

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

Paragehyra austini
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Paragehyra
Species:
P. austini
Binomial name
Paragehyra austini
Crottini, Harris, Miralles, Glaw, Jenkins, Randrianantoandro, Bauer & Vences, 2014

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]

References
  1. Paragehyra austini at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database

Further reading
  • Crottini A, Harris DJ, Miralles A, Glaw F, Jenkins RKB, Randrianantoandro JC, Bauer AM, Vences M (2014). "Morphology and Molecules reveal Two New Species of the poorly studied Gecko Genus Paragehyra (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Madagascar". Organism Diversity & Evolution 15: 175–198. (Paragehyra austini, new species).



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