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That is a fancy new variety of my Plectr madagascariensis in your new pot.
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The rivers and lakes of the ecoregion are critically important habitats for the endemic and endangered Madagascar sideneck turtle (Erymnochelys madagascariensis).
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Myzopoda are often found in association with broad-leaf plants, most notably Ravenala madagascariensis or the Travelers 'Palm, a plant that is endemic to Madagascar but has been introduced to numerous tropical countries.
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In the lower reaches of the river, red-crowned crane Grus japonensis (EN), hooded crane Grus monacha* (VU), oriental stork Ciconia boyciana (EN), black stork Ciconia nigra*, yellow-legged buttonquail Turnix tanki, Far Eastern curlew Numenius madagascariensis and grey-faced buzzard Butastur indicus* are present.
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The limestone cliffs are home to several endemic animal species including the mongoose (Galidictis grandidieri) and a blind cave-dwelling fish (Typhleotris madagascariensis) This area constitutes also a restricted distribution zone for the nocturnal gecko (Ebenavia maintimainty) as well as for the skink (Mabuya vezo).
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It is fitting that Madagascar's signature endemic plant, the traveler's tree (Ravenala madagascariensis), is pollinated by the island's flagship vertebrate species, the lemurs.
Biological diversity in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands 2008
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To the west, in the north, there are no emergent Alluaudia spp., but instead this area is dominated by Didierea madagascariensis, dwarf baobabs Adansonia fony, the very large Pachypodium geayi, and Delonix spp.
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Some of the local endemic reptiles include Oplurus cuvieri, Chalarodon madagascariensis, and the gecko Phelsuma standingi.
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The taller, dense, dry forest on the sandy soils is dominated by Didieria madagascariensis, and the more xeric adapted vegetation on the calcareous plateau around Lake Tsimanampetsotsa is characterized by dwarf species.
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There is also an unconfirmed report of aye-aye Daubentonia madagascariensis being seen just outside the reserve near Bekopaka.
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