Cope's least gecko

Cope's least gecko (Sphaerodactylus copei) is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to the West Indies.

Etymology
The specific name, copei, is in honor of American herpetologist and paleontologist Edward Drinker Cope.

Geographic range
S. copei is found in Haiti and the Bahamas. Whether the Bahamian populations result from introductions or natural dispersal is debated.

Habitat
The preferred habitat of S. copei is forest at altitudes of 0 - 900 m.

Reproduction
S. copei is oviparous.

Subspecies
Nine subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies
 * Sphaerodactylus copei astreptus Schwartz, 1975
 * Sphaerodactylus copei cataplexis Schwartz & Thomas, 1965
 * Sphaerodactylus copei copei Steindachner, 1867
 * Sphaerodactylus copei deuterus Schwartz, 1975
 * Sphaerodactylus copei enochrus Schwartz & Thomas, 1965
 * Sphaerodactylus copei pelates Schwartz, 1975
 * Sphaerodactylus copei picturatus Garman, 1887
 * Sphaerodactylus copei polyommatus Thomas, 1968
 * Sphaerodactylus copei websteri Schwartz, 1975