He is also commemorated in the scientific names of three species of reptiles (Amphisbaena spurrelli, Kinosternon spurrelli, and Micrurus spurrelli) and two amphibians (Atelopus spurrelli and Agalychnis spurrelli).
The individual is recognized in the scientific names of three reptile species (Amphisbaena spurrelli, Kinosternon spurrelli, and Micrurus spurrelli) and two amphibian species (Atelopus spurrelli and Agalychnis spurrelli).