Sphaerodactylus savagei

Sphaerodactylus savagei

Altagracia speckled sphaero, Savage's least gecko

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Sphaerodactylus savagei

Sphaerodactylus savagei, also known commonly as the Altagracia speckled sphaero or Savage's least gecko, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic.

Animal name origin

The specific name, savagei, is in honor of American herpetologist Jay M. Savage.

Distribution

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The preferred habitats of S. savagei are rocky areas and forests at altitudes of 0–116 m (0–381 ft)

Mating Habits

S. savagei is oviparous.

References

1. Sphaerodactylus savagei Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphaerodactylus_savagei
2. Sphaerodactylus savagei on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/177832/20243011

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