Sphaerodactylus savagei
Species of lizard
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Sphaerodactylus savagei, also known commonly as the Altagracia speckled sphaero or Savage's least gecko, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Sphaerodactylus |
| Species: | S. savagei |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphaerodactylus savagei Shreve, 1968 | |
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| Synonyms[2][3] | |
Etymology
The specific name, savagei, is in honour of American herpetologist Jay M. Savage.[4]
Habitat
Reproduction
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.[2]
- Sphaerodactylus savagei juanilloensis Shreve, 1968
- Sphaerodactylus savagei savagei Shreve, 1968