Tobago least gecko


The Tobago least gecko '', also known commonly as Mole's gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is native to the Caribbean and northern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, molei is in honor of British naturalist Richard [Richardson Mole] of Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Geographic distribution

Sphaerodactylus molei is found in the Antilles, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela including Margarita Island.

Habitat

The preferred habitat of Sphaerodactylus molei is forest at altitudes of.

Description

Adults of Sphaerodacrtlus molei have a snout-to-vent length of about.

Reproduction

Sphaerodactylus molei is oviparous. The adult female usually lays one egg, rarely two, in a rotten stump. Average egg size is by.