Eublepharis satpuraensis | |
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Conservation status | |
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Eublepharidae |
Genus: | Eublepharis |
Species: | E. satpuraensis |
Binomial name | |
Eublepharis satpuraensis Mirza, Sanap, Raju, Gawai, & Ghadekar, 2014 | |
Synonyms | |
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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. 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.
Etymology
This species is named after the Satpura Hills in central India, where the type locality is located.
Description
Eublepharis satpuraensis is a medium-sized representative of its genus, measuring 125–130 mm (4.9–5.1 in) in snout–vent length.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Eublepharis satpuraensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 25 November 2023.
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Eublepharis satpuraensis |
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