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Sphaerodactylus torrei

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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.[2]

Etymology

The specific name, torrei, is in honor of Cuban naturalist Carlos de la Torre y Huerta.[3]

Habitat

The preferred habitat of S. torrei, is forest.[1]

Description

S. torrei has "very small minute granule-like" dorsal scales.[4]

Reproduction

S. torrei is oviparous.[2]

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Fong, A. (2017). "Sphaerodactylus torrei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T178262A71743977. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T178262A71743977.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Sphaerodactylus torrei at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
  3. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Sphaerodactylus torrei, p. 266).
  4. ^ Barbour (1914).
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Sphaerodactylus torrei: Brief Summary

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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.

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