Sphaerodactylus williamsi
Species of lizard
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Sphaerodactylus williamsi, also known commonly as Williams's least gecko or the Haitian striped geckolet, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Haiti.[2]
| Sphaerodactylus williamsi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Sphaerodactylus |
| Species: | S. williamsi |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphaerodactylus williamsi | |
Etymology
The specific name, williamsi, is in honor of American herpetologist Ernest Edward Williams.[3]
Habitat
Description
S. williamsi is a small species. The holotype has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 22 mm (0.87 in). It has small keeled dorsal scales.[4]