Sphaerodactylus beattyi


Sphaerodactylus beattyi, also known commonly as the Saint Croix's sphaero, Beatty's least gecko, or the cotton ginner gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands.

Etymology

The specific name, beattyi, is in honor of Crucian naturalist Harry Andrew Beatty.
The subspecific name, seamani, is in honor of Crucian George A. Seaman.

Habitat

The preferred habitats of S. beattyi are shrubland and forest at altitudes of.

Reproduction

S. beattyi is oviparous.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.