The Neiba agave sphaero (Sphaerodactylus schuberti), also known commonly as the Neiba agave geckolet and Schubert's least gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic.

Animal name origin

The specific name, schuberti, is in honor of German zoologist Andreas Schubert.

Terrestrial

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Distribution

Geography

Continents

North America

Countries

Dominican Republic

Biogeographical realms

Neotropical

The preferred habitat of S. schuberti is in dead agaves in xeric forest at an altitude of 273 m (896 ft).

Biome

Forest

Neiba Agave sphaero

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Adult female Sphaerodactylus schuberti from the type locality. Found inside a decomposing dead agave.

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Terrestrial,

Diet and Nutrition

Mating Habits

S. schuberti is oviparous.

Population Trend

Unknown

POPULATION STATUS

Critically endangered (CR)

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References

1. Neiba Agave sphaero Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neiba_Agave_sphaero

2. Neiba Agave sphaero on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/75605887/115490639