Sphaerodactylus townsendi

Sphaerodactylus townsendi, known commonly as the Townsend's dwarf sphaero or Townsend's least gecko, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Puerto Rico.^[2]

Sphaerodactylus townsendi
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Gekkota
Family:	Sphaerodactylidae
Genus:	Sphaerodactylus
Species:	S. townsendi
Binomial name
Sphaerodactylus townsendi Grant, 1931
Synonyms[2][3]
Sphaerodactylus townsendi Grant, 1931 Sphaerodactylus nicholsi townsendi — Thomas & Schwartz, 1966 Sphaerodactylus townsendi — Schwartz & Henderson, 1991

Etymology

The specific name, townsendi, is in honor of American zoologist Charles Haskins Townsend.^[4]

Habitat

The preferred habitats of S. townsendi are forest and shrubland at altitudes of 0–200 m (0–656 ft), but it may also be found in introduced vegetation.^[1]

Reproduction

S. townsendi is oviparous.^[2]