Sphaerodactylus beattyi

Sphaerodactylus beattyi

Saint croix's sphaero, Beatty's least gecko, Cotton ginner gecko

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Sphaerodactylus beattyi

Sphaerodactylus beattyi, also known commonly as the Saint Croix's sphaero, Beatty's least gecko, and the cotton ginner gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. There are two recognized subspecies.

Animal name origin

The specific name, beattyi, is in honor of Crucian naturalist Harry Andrew Beatty (1902–1989).

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The subspecific name, seamani, is in honor of Crucian George A. Seaman.

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The preferred habitats of S. beattyi are shrubland and forest at altitudes of 0–150 m (0–492 ft).

Mating Habits

S. beattyi is oviparous.

References

1. Sphaerodactylus beattyi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphaerodactylus_beattyi
2. Sphaerodactylus beattyi on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/75605335/115485806

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