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Eublepharis satpuraensis

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(Redirected from Satpura leopard gecko) Species of lizard

Eublepharis satpuraensis
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this 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
  • Eublepharis hardwickii – Khujaria, 1986
  • Eublepharis hardwickii – Chandra & Gupta, 2005

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Eublepharis satpuraensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 25 November 2023.
Taxon identifiers
Eublepharis satpuraensis


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