Eublepharis satpuraensis
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| Eublepharis satpuraensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Eublepharidae |
| Genus: | Eublepharis |
| Species: | E. satpuraensis |
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| Eublepharis satpuraensis Mirza, Sanap, Raju, Gawai, & Ghadekar, 2014 | |
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Eublepharis satpuraensis, sometimes called the Satpura leopard gecko, is a species of gecko. It is endemic to central Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh.[1][2] It occurs in moist mixed deciduous forest, dry mixed deciduous forest, and dry peninsular sal forest at elevations of 390–1,350 m (1,280–4,430 ft) above sea level.[1]
Etymology
[edit]This species is named after the Satpura Hills in central India, where the type locality is located.[2]
Description
[edit]Eublepharis satpuraensis is a medium-sized representative of its genus, measuring 125–130 mm (4.9–5.1 in) in snout–vent length.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Srinivasulu, C.; Mohapatra, P.; Vyas, R.; Suraj, M. (2021). "Eublepharis satpuraensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T127936876A127937033. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T127936876A127937033.en. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ a b c Eublepharis satpuraensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 25 November 2023.
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