The Barahona big-scaled sphaero (Sphaerodactylus plummeri), also known commonly as the Barahona big-scaled geckolet, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species, which is a very small gecko, is endemic to the Dominican Republic.
Originally described as a species new to science in 1992 by herpetologists Richard Thomas and Blair Hedges, it is named after Nicholas Plummer who was one of the collectors of the holotype.[2]
S. plummeri is a relatively small species of Sphaerodactylus that has very large, flattened, keeled dorsal scales.[3] This character is diagnostic, and distinguishes this species from S. streptophorus, S. armstrongi and S. ariasae, all of which are closely related to S. plummeri, but have considerably smaller dorsal scales.[2]
Dosal ground color is pale brownish to grayish, distinctly speckled with darker brown to black scales. These markings can be aligned forming fragmented dorsolateral stripes which are more defined in the scapular and sacral region. This species is sexually dichromatic, as males usually develop orange heads as they mature.[2]
S. plummeri is endemic to the south-western portions of the Barahona peninsula. This species inhabits karstic, xeric scrublands at altitudes of 0–100 m (0–328 ft).[1][3]
S. plummeri is a terrestrial species that has been found under piles of organic debris including the decaying rosettes of dead Agave, and under piles of dry palm fronds.[2]
It is sympatric with other reptiles including another species of the same genus, S. thompsoni. Although they share the same habitat, niche segregation is especially evident in these two species, as S. plummeri is usually associated with decaying organic matter, while S. thompsoni is saxicolous and associated with the karst itself. Other reptiles and amphibians known to be sympatric with S. plummeri include: Leiocephalus barahonensis, Anolis brevirostris, A. olssoni, A. longitibialis, Pholidoscelis lineolatus, P. taeniurus, P. chrysolaemus, Celestus curtissi, Hypsirhynchus parvifrons, Uromacer frenatus and Eleutherodactylus alcoae.[4]
Adult female Sphaerodactylus plummeri from Parque Nacional Jaragua, Dominican Republic.
Adult male Sphaerodactylus plummeri from Parque Nacional Jaragua, Dominican Republic.
The Barahona big-scaled sphaero (Sphaerodactylus plummeri), also known commonly as the Barahona big-scaled geckolet, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species, which is a very small gecko, is endemic to the Dominican Republic.
Sphaerodactylus plummeri Sphaerodactylus generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Sphaerodactylidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Sphaerodactylus plummeri Sphaerodactylus generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Sphaerodactylidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Sphaerodactylus plummeri est une espèce de geckos de la famille des Sphaerodactylidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique d'Hispaniola[1].
Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur de Nicholas Plummer qui a collecté l'holotype[1].
Sphaerodactylus plummeri est une espèce de geckos de la famille des Sphaerodactylidae.
Sphaerodactylus plummeri[1] este o specie de șopârle din genul Sphaerodactylus, familia Gekkonidae, descrisă de Thomas și S.Blair Hedges în anul 1992.[2][3] Conform Catalogue of Life specia Sphaerodactylus plummeri nu are subspecii cunoscute.[2]
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Acest articol referitor la o reptilă este un ciot. Puteți ajuta Wikipedia prin completarea sa. Sphaerodactylus plummeri este o specie de șopârle din genul Sphaerodactylus, familia Gekkonidae, descrisă de Thomas și S.Blair Hedges în anul 1992. Conform Catalogue of Life specia Sphaerodactylus plummeri nu are subspecii cunoscute.
