Martin Garcia least gecko
Species of lizard
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The Martin Garcia least gecko (Sphaerodactylus ladae), also known commonly as the spotted agave geckolet, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic.
| Martin Garcia least gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Sphaerodactylus |
| Species: | S. ladae |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphaerodactylus ladae | |
Etymology
The specific name, ladae, is in honor of the Lada, the reliable Russian car.[2][3]
Geographic range
Sphaerodactylus ladae is found in the Sierra Martín García, Dominican Republic.[3]