Eublepharis satpuraensis

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]

Eublepharis satpuraensis
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

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c Eublepharis satpuraensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 25 November 2023.