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Paroedura Masobe
''Paroedura masobe'', also called masobe gecko, is an Endangered species, endangered species of reptile from the genus of geckos. They are the most abundant species in the Gecko family and are known for their white-speckled dark skin and big eyes. The average life span of the Paroedura masobe is approximately eight years. The average length of the masobe gecko is . Lizards in the genus of the Paroedura are the most deceptive in comparison to Nocturnality, nocturnal geckos in the region of Madagascar. This rare species are mainly kept and bred in captivity by scientists who engage in herpetoculture. Gunther was the first to describe this genus on the discovery of the P. sanctijohannis. Later Dixon and Kroll discovered nine species of Paroedura. They identified features that diagnosed the group of Gunthers leaf-toed forms. These features included the Ossification, coossification of the skin to the underlying skull, fused nasal bones, paired Parietal bone, parietal bones, and the abs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paroedura Masobe
''Paroedura masobe'', also called masobe gecko, is an Endangered species, endangered species of reptile from the genus of geckos. They are the most abundant species in the Gecko family and are known for their white-speckled dark skin and big eyes. The average life span of the Paroedura masobe is approximately eight years. The average length of the masobe gecko is . Lizards in the genus of the Paroedura are the most deceptive in comparison to Nocturnality, nocturnal geckos in the region of Madagascar. This rare species are mainly kept and bred in captivity by scientists who engage in herpetoculture. Gunther was the first to describe this genus on the discovery of the P. sanctijohannis. Later Dixon and Kroll discovered nine species of Paroedura. They identified features that diagnosed the group of Gunthers leaf-toed forms. These features included the Ossification, coossification of the skin to the underlying skull, fused nasal bones, paired Parietal bone, parietal bones, and the abs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paroedura Guibeae
''Paroedura guibeae'', Guibé's ground gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species was formerly synonymized with ''Paroedura bastardi'', but a study in 2021 found that it represents a separate species within the species complex. It is endemic to Madagascar. Taxonomy ''Paroedura guibeae'' was initially described in 1974, with the holotype being an adult male collected 10 km south of Betroka on 14 June 1953. Although Nussbaum and Raxworthy synonymized the species with the Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko (''P. bastardi'') in 2000, an integrative revision of the ''P. bastardi'' species complex in 2021 found that ''P. guibeae'' represents a morphologically and genetically distinct species, and thus the taxon name was resurrected. It has been found that at least four mitochondrial lineages are contained within ''P. guibeae'', of which two have been considered to be distinct candidate species. Taxonomic assessment of the ''P. guibeae'' clade is thus re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paroedura Spelaea
''Paroedura spelaea'' is a species of lizard Lizards are a widespread group of squamate reptiles, with over 7,000 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica, as well as most oceanic island chains. The group is paraphyletic since it excludes the snakes and Amphisbaenia alt ... in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. References Paroedura Reptiles of Madagascar Reptiles described in 2018 {{Gekkonidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comoro Ground Gecko
The Comoro ground gecko (''Paroedura sanctijohannis'') is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the Comoro Islands. Etymology The specific name, ''sanctijohannis'', refers to the island formerly called Johanna, now called Anjouan.Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Paroedura sanctijohannis'', p. 254). Habitat The preferred natural habitat of ''P. sanctijohannis'' is forest, at altitudes of . Reproduction ''P. sanctijohannis'' is oviparous Oviparous animals are animals that lay their eggs, with little or no other embryonic development within the mother. This is the reproductive method of most fish, amphibians, most reptiles, and all pterosaurs, dinosaurs (including birds), and .... References Further reading * Boulenger GA (1885). ''Catalogue of the Lizards in the British Museum (Natural History). Second Edi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paroedura Rennerae
''Paroedura rennerae'' is a species of lizards in the family of the Gekkonidae. Members of this species were formerly assigned to ''Paroedura bastardi'', but a study in 2021 found that they represent a separate species within the species complex. It is Endemism, endemic to Madagascar, where it occurs in a variety of habitats. Taxonomy Specimens of ''Paroedura rennerae'' were not originally recognized as a separate species from Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko, with collected specimens labelled as ''P. bastardi'' or ''P.'' sp. aff. ''bastardi''. It was not until 2021 that an integrative revision of the ''P. bastardi'' species complex found that ''P. rennerae'' represents a morphologically and genetically distinct species. An adult female collected on 2 December 2010 from Kirindy Forest, Kirindy Reserve was designated as the holotype specimen of ''P. rennerae''. The specific name honors botanist and biologist Susanne Renner. The following cladogram shows the position of ''P. re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ocelot Gecko
The ocelot gecko (''Paroedura picta'') is a crepuscular ground-dwelling gecko found in leaf litter in Madagascar forests and is also a popular pet. It is sometimes known as the Madagascar ground gecko, Malagasy fat-tailed gecko, fat-headed gecko, panther gecko or pictus gecko Characteristics ''P. picta'' naturally occurs as a brown lizard with black markings. Some individuals may also have a white dorsal stripe. In captivity, there are several color phases available including hypo, orange, anerythristic, and amelanistic (yellow). They usually reach a size of , with some well-cared-for males reaching . Overall, they are smaller than the average gecko. These creatures feature slender, elongated bodies and narrow, pointed heads, and come in a range of colors. The colors usually involve shades of brown, grey, and cream, with markings or spots that resemble ocelot spots. They also have large, rounded eyes with vertical pupils and sticky toe pads that allow them to climb and adhere t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paroedura Oviceps
The Nosy Be ground gecko (''Paroedura oviceps'') is a species of lizard Lizards are a widespread group of squamate reptiles, with over 7,000 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica, as well as most oceanic island chains. The group is paraphyletic since it excludes the snakes and Amphisbaenia alt ... in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q5087430 Paroedura Reptiles of Madagascar Reptiles described in 1881 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paroedura Neglecta
''Paroedura neglecta'' is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It was first discovered in 2006, but the species was not named until 2019, hence the specific name meaning "neglected". It is endemic to Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in northwestern Madagascar. Taxonomy The holotype specimen of ''Paroedura neglecta'' is an adult male collected on 1 April 2006 from Andafiabe at the Beboka River, in the Melaky region of western Madagascar. Although the specimen was recognized as an unnamed species shortly after its discovery, it was not species description, described until 13 years later in May 2019, thus it was given the specific name ''neglecta'' (Latin for "neglected"). Genetic analysis has found that ''Paroedura neglecta'' is a member of the ''Paroedura bastardi'' clade, and is a sister taxon to ''Paroedura tanjaka''. The following cladogram shows the position of ''P. neglecta'' among its closest relatives according to Piccoli ''et al.'' (2023): Distribution and habi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paroedura Maingoka
''Paroedura maingoka'', the scorpion leaf-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to southwest Madagascar, where it occurs on rock outcrops in dry forests and scrubland. It is a nocturnal species, emerging to feed at night. This lizard is known for its defensive behavior in which it curls its tail over its back. It is named after this posture, which resembles that of a scorpion ('Batesian mimicry'). The specific name ''maingoka'' is Malagasy for "scorpion". Taxonomy The species ''Paroedura maingoka'' was described in 2000, with the holotype (UMMZ 211210) being an adult male found on 10 December 1995 in Tsimanampetsotsa National Park. Several other specimens from the same locality were included as paratypes. The specific name is a Malagasy word meaning "scorpion", referencing the lizard's defensive posture in which the tail is curved over the back. Distribution and habitat This gecko is one of many species endemic to the island of Mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paroedura Lohatsara
''Paroedura lohatsara'' is a species of small-to-medium-sized geckos native to northern Madagascar where it is found on a single mountain range. These geckos are up to long and are brown with black speckling, the speckles sometimes combining into longitudinal bands. Juveniles have wide transverse bands of black and transition into the adult colouring as they grow. This gecko is mainly nocturnal and is found on the ground, on boulders and in the lowest branches of trees. Because of its limited range and the ongoing destruction of its forest habitat, this species is listed as '' critically endangered'' on the IUCN Red List. It is not currently protected under CITES. Some individuals are kept in captivity in the United States and may act as a genetic resource if the gecko becomes extinct in the wild. Description ''P. lohatsara'' grow into their colors; as juveniles, they have brownish heads, black and white bands down their bodies, and a striped, orangey tail. As they matur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paroedura Kloki
''Paroedura kloki'' is a species of lizard Lizards are a widespread group of squamate reptiles, with over 7,000 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica, as well as most oceanic island chains. The group is paraphyletic since it excludes the snakes and Amphisbaenia alt ... in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. References Paroedura Reptiles of Madagascar Reptiles described in 2018 {{Gekkonidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paroedura Karstophila
''Paroedura karstophila'' is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is described from Montagne des Français, a karstic limestone massif in the far north of Madagascar recently established as nature reserve. The new species has the nostril in contact with the rostral scale and shares many characters with P. karstophila and especially with P. homalorhina which are also restricted to karstic habitats. Paroedura hordiesi differs from P. karstophila by a smoother skin on dorsum and legs, by original and regenerated tails being both entirely smooth, by colouration, and by larger snout-vent length. Morphologically the new species is most similar to P. homalorhina from the Ankarana reserve from which it can be distinguished by shorter limbs and a less slender habitus. Published molecular data place the new species as close relative of P. homalorhina and another undescribed species from Nosy Hara Island, while newly determined data of the cox1 gene for P. karstophila c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
