Apr 26, 2023 · The smallest lizard in the world is the nano chameleon (Brookesia nana), which was just discovered in 2021! Easy to miss because of its small size, the nano chameleon …

Sphaerodactylus ariasae, commonly called the Jaragua sphaero or the Jaragua dwarf gecko, is the smallest species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. Sphaerodactylus ariasae is the …

Feb 7, 2025 · Let’s embark on a delightful journey to uncover some of the smallest lizards that have made their mark, or should we say footprint, across the nation. 1. Little Brown Skink. …

Feb 5, 2021 · Two of the tiny lizards were discovered by a German-Madagascan expedition team in Madagascar. The male Brookesia nana, or nano-chameleon, has a body of just 13.5mm. …

Jun 21, 2025 · What is the Smallest Lizard on Earth? The title of smallest lizard on Earth is currently held by the Jaragua Sphaero, Sphaerodactylus ariasae. This tiny reptile, endemic to …

The title of smallest lizard is held by both Sphaerodactylus parthenopion and Sphaerodactylus ariasae which have both been recorded as having an average snout-to-vent length of only 16 …

Dec 2, 2001 · The newly discovered species not only ranks as the smallest lizard, but it also is the smallest of all 23,000 species of reptiles, birds, and mammals, according to a paper to be …

Jan 14, 2025 · At the close of 2001, two species were tied for smallest living lizard, both geckos from the islands of the West Indies. The first, Sphaerodactylus parthenopion, was discovered¹ …

Sphaerodactylus ariasae, commonly called the Jaragua sphaero or the Jaragua dwarf gecko, is the smallest species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae.

Jun 6, 2023 · Brookesia nana is currently the smallest lizard, and the smallest reptile in the world, and is small enough to fit on the tip of your fingertip. This species is also called the nano …