Sphaerodactylus torrei
Species of lizard
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Sphaerodactylus torrei, also known commonly as Barbour's least gecko or the Cuban broad-banded geckolet, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.[2]
| Sphaerodactylus torrei | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Sphaerodactylus |
| Species: | S. torrei |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphaerodactylus torrei Barbour, 1914 | |
Etymology
The specific name, torrei, is in honor of Cuban naturalist Carlos de la Torre y Huerta.[3]
Habitat
Description
S. torrei has "very small minute granule-like" dorsal scales.[4]
Reproduction
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.[2]