Panolopus curtissi, also known commonly as Curtiss' galliwasp, Curtis's galliwasp, and the Hispaniolan khaki galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae endemic to the island of Hispaniola and surrounding islets.[3]
It was formerly classified in the genus Celestus, but was moved to Panolopus in 2021.[4]
The specific name, curtissi, is in honor of American naturalist Anthony Curtiss.[5]
P. curtissi is found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.[1][2]
The preferred natural habitat of P. curtissi is dry forest, at altitudes from sea level to 550 m (1,800 ft).[1]
Small for its genus, P. curtissi has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of less than 9 cm (3.5 in) as an adult.[2]
P. curtissi is viviparous (ovoviviparous). Litter size is 2–5.[1][2]
Four subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.[2]
Panolopus curtissi, also known commonly as Curtiss' galliwasp, Curtis's galliwasp, and the Hispaniolan khaki galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae endemic to the island of Hispaniola and surrounding islets.
