Mario Giacinto Peracca [SEP] place of death
Mario Giacinto Peracca
Mario Giacinto Peracca (21 November 1861, Turin – 23 May 1923, Turin) was an Italian herpetologist.
He discovered zoology through his father, an amateur ornithologist. He started taking medical classes at the University of Turin, with his studies eventually turning to zoology. In 1886, he obtained his degree from the university under the direction of Michele Lessona (1823-1894). After graduation, he remained in Turin as an assistant to Lessona, and later Lorenzo Camerano (1856-1917)
Lepidoblepharis peraccae
Lepidoblepharis peraccae is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to western Colombia.
Etymology.
The specific name, "peraccae", is in honor of Italian herpetologist Mario Giacinto Peracca.
Geographic range.
"L. peraccae" is found in Chocó Department and Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.
Description.
The holotype of "L. peraccae" has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of and a tail long.
Reproduction