Guantanamo collared sphaero
Species of lizard
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The Guantanamo collared sphaero (Sphaerodactylus schwartzi), also known commonly as the Monitongas collared geckolet,[2] and Schwartz's dwarf gecko,[3] is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.[2]
| Guantanamo collared sphaero | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Sphaerodactylus |
| Species: | S. schwartzi |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphaerodactylus schwartzi | |
Etymology
The specific name, schwartzi, honors American herpetologist Albert Schwartz.[3]
Habitat
Description
Adults of S. schwartzi have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of only 18–20 mm (0.71–0.79 in).[4]