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Sphaerodactylus roosevelti
Species of reptile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sphaerodactylus roosevelti, also known commonly as Roosevelt's beige sphaero or Roosevelt's least gecko, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Puerto Rico.[2]
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Etymology
The specific name, roosevelti, is in honor of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., who was Governor of Puerto Rico in 1931.[3]
Habitat
The preferred habitats of S. roosevelti are forest and shrubland at altitudes of 0–100 m (0–328 ft).[1]
Description
Adults of S. roosevelti have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 33–39 mm (1.3–1.5 in). All dorsal scales are large, strongly keeled, flattened, and overlapping. There is no middorsal zone of granular scales.[4]
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