Paroedura stumpffi

Paroedura stumpffi is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Paroedura stumpffi
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Gekkota
Family:	Gekkonidae
Genus:	Paroedura
Species:	P. stumpffi
Binomial name
Paroedura stumpffi (Boettger, 1879)
Synonyms[2]
Phyllodactylus stumpffi Boettger, 1879 Paroedura stumpffi — Kluge, 1993

Etymology

The specific name, stumpffi, is in honor of Anton Stumpff who collected the holotype.^[3]

Geographic range

P. stumpffi is found in northern Madagascar, including associated islands Nosy Be, Nosy Komba, and Nosy Mitsio.^[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. stumpffi is forest, at altitudes of 40–199 m (131–653 ft).^[1]

Reproduction

P. stumpffi is oviparous.^[2]