Sphaerodactylus beattyi

Sphaerodactylus beattyi, also known commonly as the Saint Croix's sphaero, Beatty's least gecko, and the cotton ginner gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. There are two recognized subspecies.

Etymology
The specific name, beattyi, is in honor of Crucian naturalist Harry Andrew Beatty (1902–1989).

The subspecific name, seamani, is in honor of Crucian George A. Seaman.

Habitat
The preferred habitats of S. beattyi are shrubland and forest at altitudes of 0 - 150 m.

Reproduction
S. beattyi is oviparous.

Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
 * Sphaerodactylus beattyi beattyi Grant, 1937
 * Sphaerodactylus beattyi seamani Thomas & Schwartz, 1966