Peninsula least gecko
Species of lizard
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The peninsula least gecko (Sphaerodactylus clenchi) is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic.[2]
| Peninsula least gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Sphaerodactylus |
| Species: | S. clenchi |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphaerodactylus clenchi Shreve, 1968 | |
Etymology
The specific name, clenchi, is in honor of American malacologist William James "Bill" Clench,[3] who collected the holotype.[2]
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Reproduction
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.[2]