Sphaerodactylus richardsonii


Sphaerodactylus richardsonii, also known commonly as Richardson's least gecko or the northern Jamaica banded sphaero, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Jamaica.

Etymology

The specific name, richardsonii, is in honor of Scottish naturalist John Richardson.
The subspecific name, gossei, is in honor of English naturalist Philip Henry Gosse.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
  • Sphaerodactylus richardsonii gossei
  • ''Sphaerodactylus richardsonii richardsonii''

Habitat

The preferred habitats of S. richardsonii are forest and shrubland.

Description

For its genus, S. richardson is stockily-built and long. Adults may attain a snout-to-vent length of and a tail length of. All the dorsal scales are large, keeled, and imbricate. There is no middorsal granular row.

Reproduction

S. richardsonii is oviparous.