Sphaerodactylus nicholsi
# Sphaerodactylus nicholsi

Sphaerodactylus nicholsi, also known commonly as Nichols least gecko, Nichol's dwarf sphaero or the Puerto Rican crescent sphaero, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae . The species is endemic to Puerto Rico.

## Etymology

The specific name, nicholsi, is in honor of American ichthyologist John Treadwell Nichols.

## Habitat

The preferred habitats of S. nicholsi are forest, shrubland, and marine intertidal, but it may also be found in introduced vegetation.

## Reproduction

Sphaerodactylus nicholsi is oviparous.

