Neiba agave sphaero

The Neiba agave sphaero (Sphaerodactylus schuberti), also known commonly as the Neiba agave geckolet^[2] and Schubert's least gecko,^[3] is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic.^[2]

Neiba agave sphaero
Conservation status
Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Gekkota
Family:	Sphaerodactylidae
Genus:	Sphaerodactylus
Species:	S. schuberti
Binomial name
Sphaerodactylus schuberti Thomas & Hedges, 1998

Distribution of Sphaerodactylus schuberti (known range; red).

Etymology

The specific name, schuberti, is in honor of German zoologist Andreas Schubert.^[3]

Habitat

The preferred habitat of S. schuberti is in dead agaves in xeric forest at an altitude of 273 m (896 ft).^[1][4]

Reproduction

S. schuberti is oviparous.^[2]