Paroedura manongavato
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Paroedura manongavato is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It was described as a distinct species in 2023, and while specimens have been known for years prior, they were formerly assigned
Adult Paroedura manongavato
Mocquard's Madagascar ground gecko, a closely related species which P. manongavato was formerly thought to be conspecific with
Large boulders in Tsaranoro
Dorsal and ventral views of the holotype after 9 years in 70% ethanol
Paroedura rennerae
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Paroedura rennerae is a species of lizards in the family of the Gekkonidae. Members of this species were formerly assigned to Paroedura bastardi, but a study in 2021 found that they represent a separa
Paroedura manongavato
…such as the cavities and caves formed by the granitic boulders. In both localities it is known from, P. manongavato lives alongside the related P. rennerae, which is a more widespread species occurring in a wider range of habitats. The analysed genes of the two species in the same localities show no gene…
Male Paroedura rennerae
Dorsal and ventral views of a preserved specimen after 4 years in 70% ethanol
Living holotype from the Kirindy Forest
Closeup of the head