Caicos Least Gecko
Sphaerodactylus caicosensis
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
Sphaerodactylus caicosensis, also known as the Caicos banded sphaero or Caicos least gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. It is endemic to the Caicos Islands, where it is found on all of the larger islands from South to West Caicos, as well as some smaller outlying islets. It prefers arid habitats near beaches, but can also be seen in more moist places like tropical dry forest. A common gecko in the Caicos, it is extremely tolerant of human settlements and can frequently be encountered on rock walls or near houses. It is classified by the IUCN as being of least-concern.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Sphaerodactylidae
- Genus
- Sphaerodactylus