Vincent's least gecko
Vincent's least gecko is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Caribbean.
Geographic range
S. vincenti is found on the Windward Islands except for the southernmost island in the chain — Grenada, namely, on the islands of Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent.Habitat
The preferred habitats of S. vincenti are forest and shrubland. Population density is greatest in moist, shaded leaf-litter. These microhabitats provide shelter, access to prey, and protection against desiccation.Reproduction
S. vincenti is oviparous.Etymology
The specific name, vincenti, refers to the island of Saint Vincent.Subspecies
Including the nominotypical subspecies, ten subspecies are recognized as being valid.- Sphaerodactylus vincenti adamas
- Sphaerodactylus vincenti diamesus
- Sphaerodactylus vincenti festus
- Sphaerodactylus vincenti josephinae
- Sphaerodactylus vincenti monilifer
- Sphaerodactylus vincenti paulmarinae
- Sphaerodactylus vincenti pheristus
- Sphaerodactylus vincenti psammius
- Sphaerodactylus vincenti ronaldi
- ''Sphaerodactylus vincenti vincenti''