Townsend's Dwarf Sphaero

Sphaerodactylus townsendi

"Sphaerodactylus townsendi", known commonly as the Townsend's dwarf sphaero or Townsend's least gecko, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Puerto Rico.
Townsend's Dwarf Sphaero (Sphaerodactylus townsendi) Reserva Cabezas De San Juan, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Nov 24, 2024 Fall,Geotagged,Puerto Rico,Sphaerodactylus townsendi

Naming

The specific name, "townsendi", is in honor of American zoologist Charles Haskins Townsend.

Habitat

The preferred habitats of "S. townsendi" are forest and shrubland at altitudes of 0–200 m, but it may also be found in introduced vegetation.

Reproduction

"S. townsendi" is oviparous.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilySphaerodactylidae
GenusSphaerodactylus
SpeciesS. townsendi
Photographed in
Puerto Rico