Sphaerodactylus nicholsi


Sphaerodactylus nicholsi, also known commonly as Nichols least gecko, Nichol's dwarf sphaero or the Puerto Rican crescent sphaero, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Puerto Rico.

Etymology

The specific name, nicholsi, is in honor of American ichthyologist John Treadwell Nichols.

Habitat

The preferred habitats of S. nicholsi are forest, shrubland, and marine intertidal, but it may also be found in introduced vegetation.

Reproduction

Sphaerodactylus nicholsi is oviparous.