Sphaerodactylus thompsoni
# Sphaerodactylus thompsoni

Sphaerodactylus thompsoni, also known commonly as Thompson's least gecko or the Barahona limestone geckolet, is a small species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Hispaniola.

## Etymology

The specific name, thompsoni, is in honor of American malacologist Fred Gilbert Thompson (1934–2016), collector of the holotype.

## Geographic range

S. thompsoni is found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

## Habitat

The preferred habitats of S. thompsoni are rocky areas and shrubland at altitudes of 0–60 m (0–197 ft).

## Description

Large for its genus, Sphaerodactylus thompsoni may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 3.3 cm (1.3 in).

## Reproduction

S. thompsoni is oviparous.

