Peravia least gecko
Species of lizard
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The Peravia least gecko (Sphaerodactylus ocoae), also known commonly as the Ocoa geckolet, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic.
| Peravia least gecko | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Sphaerodactylus |
| Species: | S. ocoae |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphaerodactylus ocoae | |
Etymology
The specific name, ocoae, refers to the Sierra de Ocoa mountain range.[2]
Geographic distribution
Sphaerodactylus ocoae is found in Peravia Province, Dominican Republic.[3]