Sphaerodactylus torrei


Sphaerodactylus torrei, also known commonly as Barbour's least gecko or the Cuban broad-banded geckolet, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.

Etymology

The specific name, torrei, is in honor of Cuban naturalist Carlos de la Torre y Huerta.

Habitat

The preferred habitat of S. torrei, is forest.

Description

S. torrei has "very small minute granule-like" dorsal scales.

Reproduction

S. torrei is oviparous.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
  • Sphaerodactylus torrei spielmani
  • ''Sphaerodactylus torrei torrei''