Sphaerodactylus thompsoni

Sphaerodactylus thompsoni

Thompson's least gecko, Barahona limestone geckolet

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Sphaerodactylus thompsoni

Sphaerodactylus thompsoni, also known commonly as Thompson's least gecko or the Barahona limestone geckolet, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Hispaniola.

Animal name origin

The specific name, thompsoni, is in honor of American malacologist Fred Gilbert Thompson (1934–2016), collector of the holotype.

Appearance

Large for its genus, Sphaerodactylus thompsoni may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 3.3 cm (1.3 in).

Distribution

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S. thompsoni is found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

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The preferred habitats of S. thompsoni are rocky areas and shrubland at altitudes of 0–60 m (0–197 ft).

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Mating Habits

S. thompsoni is oviparous.

References

1. Sphaerodactylus thompsoni Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphaerodactylus_thompsoni
2. Sphaerodactylus thompsoni on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/178611/71747646

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