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Sphaerodactylus thompsoni
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Etymology
The specific name, thompsoni, is in honor of American malacologist Fred Gilbert Thompson (1934–2016), collector of the holotype.[2]
Geographic range
S. thompsoni is found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.[3]
Habitat
The preferred habitats of S. thompsoni are rocky areas and shrubland at altitudes of 0–60 m (0–197 ft).[1]
Description
Large for its genus, Sphaerodactylus thompsoni may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 3.3 cm (1.3 in).[4]
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