Puerto Rican Crescent Sphaero

Sphaerodactylus nicholsi

"Sphaerodactylus nicholsi", also known commonly as Nichols least gecko, Nichols dwarf sphaero or the Puerto Rican crescent sphaero, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rican Crescent Sphaero (Sphaerodactylus nicholsi) Reserva Natural Playita Rosada, Puerto Rico. Nov 21, 2024 Fall,Geotagged,Puerto Rico,Sphaerodactylus nicholsi

Naming

The specific name, "nicholsi", is in honor of American ichthyologist John Treadwell Nichols.

Habitat

The preferred habitats of "S. nicholsi" are forest, shrubland, and marine intertidal, but it may also be found in introduced vegetation.

Reproduction

"Sphaerodactylus nicholsi" is oviparous.

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