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.
Description Medium sized Phelsuma, 49mm to 61mm as adults, with slender body. Primarily green body with reddish brown spots on body, white throat and lacking dark chevrons. Dorsolateral scales are much larger than dorsal scales. Raxworthy, C. J., Ingram, C. M., Rabibisoa, N., & Pearson, R. G. (2007). Applications of Ecological Niche Modeling for Species Delimitation: A Review and Empirical Evaluation Using Day Geckos (Phelsuma) from Madagascar. Systematic Biology, 56(6), 907–923. https://doi.org/10.1080/10635150701775111
Etymology The species name was given in reference to the plant it was discovered on, Ravenala madagascariensis.
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