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.
Celestus curtissi Celestus generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Anguidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Celestus curtissi Celestus generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Anguidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Celestus curtissi est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Diploglossidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique d'Hispaniola[1].
Selon Reptarium Reptile Database (25 mai 2012)[2] :
Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur d'Anthony Curtiss[3].
Celestus curtissi est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Diploglossidae.
Celestus curtissi là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Anguidae. Loài này được Grant mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1951.[1]
Celestus curtissi là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Anguidae. Loài này được Grant mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1951.