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Peninsula least gecko

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The peninsula least gecko (Sphaerodactylus clenchi) is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic.[2]

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Etymology

The specific name, clenchi, is in honor of American malacologist William James "Bill" Clench,[3] who collected the holotype.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of S. clenchi is forest, at elevations from sea level to 305 m (1,001 ft).[1]

Reproduction

S. clenchi is oviparous.[2]

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.[2]

  • Sphaerodactylus clenchi apocoptus Schwartz, 1983
  • Sphaerodactylus clenchi clench Shreve, 1968

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