Vincent's least gecko
# Vincent's least gecko

Vincent's least gecko (Sphaerodactylus vincenti) is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Caribbean.

## Geographic range

S. vincenti is found on the Windward Islands except for the southernmost island in the chain — Grenada, namely, on the islands of Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent.

## Habitat

The preferred habitats of S. vincenti are forest and shrubland. Population density is greatest in moist, shaded leaf-litter. These microhabitats provide shelter, access to prey, and protection against desiccation.

## Reproduction

S. vincenti is oviparous.

## Etymology

The specific name, vincenti, refers to the island of Saint Vincent.

## Subspecies

Including the nominotypical subspecies, ten subspecies are recognized as being valid.

* Sphaerodactylus vincenti adamas Schwartz, 1964
* Sphaerodactylus vincenti diamesus Schwartz, 1964
* Sphaerodactylus vincenti festus Barbour, 1915
* Sphaerodactylus vincenti josephinae Schwartz, 1964
* Sphaerodactylus vincenti monilifer Barbour, 1921
* Sphaerodactylus vincenti paulmarinae Breuil, 2013
* Sphaerodactylus vincenti pheristus Schwartz, 1964
* Sphaerodactylus vincenti psammius Schwartz, 1964
* Sphaerodactylus vincenti ronaldi Schwartz, 1964
* Sphaerodactylus vincenti vincenti Boulenger, 1891
