Sphaerodactylus beattyi, also known commonly as the Saint Croix's sphaero, Beatty's least gecko,[2] and the cotton ginner gecko,[3] is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands.[2] There are two recognized subspecies.
The specific name, beattyi, is in honor of Crucian naturalist Harry Andrew Beatty (1902–1989).[4]
The subspecific name, seamani, is in honor of Crucian George A. Seaman.[5]
The preferred habitats of S. beattyi are shrubland and forest at altitudes of 0–150 m (0–492 ft).[1]
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.[2]
Sphaerodactylus beattyi, also known commonly as the Saint Croix's sphaero, Beatty's least gecko, and 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. There are two recognized subspecies.
