title: Sphaerodactylus levinsi
text: # Sphaerodactylus levinsi
  
  Sphaerodactylus levinsi, also known commonly as the Desecheo gecko or the Isla Desecheo least gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae . The species is endemic to Desecheo Island in Puerto Rico.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, levinsi, is in honor of American theoretical ecologist Richard Levins.
  
  ## Habitat
  
  The preferred habitat of S. levinsi is forest at altitudes of 0–218 m (0–715 ft)
  
  ## Description
  
  The holotype of S. levinsi has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 28.2 mm (1.11 in).
  
  ## Reproduction
  
  S. levinsi is oviparous.
  
  