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Neiba agave sphaero

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The Neiba agave sphaero (Sphaerodactylus schuberti), also known commonly as the Neiba agave geckolet[2] and Schubert's least gecko,[3] is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic.[2]

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder:Gekkota
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Neiba agave sphaero
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Gekkota
Family: Sphaerodactylidae
Genus: Sphaerodactylus
Species:
S. schuberti
Binomial name
Sphaerodactylus schuberti
Thomas & Hedges, 1998
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Distribution of Sphaerodactylus schuberti (known range; red).

Etymology

The specific name, schuberti, is in honor of German zoologist Andreas Schubert.[3]

Habitat

The preferred habitat of S. schuberti is in dead agaves in xeric forest at an altitude of 273 m (896 ft).[1][4]

Reproduction

S. schuberti is oviparous.[2]

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