Phelsuma hielscheri
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Phelsuma |
| Species: | P. hielscheri |
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Phelsuma hielscheri is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.[2]
The specific name, hielscheri, is in honor of German biochemist Michael Hielscher who was one of the discoverers of this species.[3]
Geographic range
Phelsuma hielscheri is found in central and western Madagascar, at elevations from sea level to 900 m (3,000 ft).[1]
Description
Males of P. hielscheri are larger than females. The maximum recorded total length (including tail) for a male is 17 cm (6.7 in), whereas for a female it is only 15 centimetres (5.9 in).[2]