Inagua Least Gecko
Sphaerodactylus inaguae
- Endangered
- Card rarity: Epic
- Reptiles
Sphaerodactylus inaguae, also known as the Inagua sphaero or Inagua least gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. It is endemic to The Bahamas, where it is found on Great Inagua and Sheep Island. It inhabits coastal forests and human settlements. It reproduces by laying eggs, making communal nests with 2–13 eggs in plants such as Casuarina equisetifolia. It is classified by the IUCN as being endangered due to its extremely small range and the threat of both ongoing habitat degradation and introduced mammals.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Sphaerodactylidae
- Genus
- Sphaerodactylus