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Diploglossus
''Diploglossus'' is a genus of New World diploglossid lizards, with 20 described species, commonly known as galliwasps. Several former ''Diploglossus'' species were moved to the genus '' Siderolamprus'' in 2021. Geographic range Species of the genus ''Diploglossus'' are found in South America and parts of the West Indies. One species, ''D. bilobatus'', is found in Central America, but is sometimes placed in the distinct genus '' Mesoamericus'' in the subfamily Siderolamprinae. Species The following species are recognized as being valid.. www.reptile-database.org. *'' Diploglossus bilobatus'' – O'Shaughnessy's galliwasp *'' Diploglossus delasagra'' – Cuban pale-necked galliwasp, Cuban galliwasp *'' Diploglossus fasciatus'' – banded galliwasp *'' Diploglossus garridoi'' – Cuban small-eared galliwasp *'' Diploglossus lessonae'' – Brazilian galliwasp *'' Diploglossus microlepis'' – small-lipped galliwasp *'' Diploglossus millepunctatus'' – dotted galliwasp *' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglossus Delasagra
''Diploglossus delasagra'', also known as the Cuban galliwasp, the Cuban pale-necked galliwasp, or ''la culebrita de cuatro patas'' (Cuban Spanish: "the little four-legged snake"), is a species of lizard in the family (biology), family Diploglossidae Endemism, endemic to Cuba. Etymology The Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''delasagra'', is in honor of Spanish botanist species:Ramón de la Sagra, Ramón de la Sagra.species:Bo Beolens, Beolens, Bo; species:Michael Watkins, Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Diploglossus delasagra'', p. 68). Habitat The preferred natural habitat of ''D. delasagra'' is forest, but it is also found in orchards and plantations. Description Small for the genus ''Diploglossus'', adults of ''D. delasagra'' have a Snout–vent length, snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about . A short-legged species, it is brown Dorsum (anatomy), dorsally, dark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglossus Lessonae
The Brazilian galliwasp (''Diploglossus lessonae'') is a carnivorous species of lizard endemic to northeastern Brazil. It is known in Brazil as the “Calango Coral” or “Calango Liso” Etymology ''D. lessonae'' is named in honour of Italian zoologist Michele Lessona.Beolens B, Watkins M, Grayson M. 2011. ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . (''Diploglossus lessonae'', p. 156). Description ''D. lessonae'' grows to a total length (including tail) of about , and has a lifespan of roughly 10 years. Offspring are zebra-patterned, with white and black stripes circling their bodies. Adults are brown, with red/yellow-coloured heads and undersides, and have small legs. Habitat ''D. lessonae'' is commonly found in semiarid environments, scrub, and low forests. References Further reading * Peracca MG. 1890. ''Descrizione di una nuova specie del gen.'' DIPLOGLOSSUS - ''Wiegm.'' ". ''Bollettino dei Musei di Zoologia e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglossus Bilobatus
''Diploglossus bilobatus'', O'Shaughnessy's galliwasp, is a species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua. A 2021 study found it to not belong to the genus ''Diploglossus'' (which is otherwise only found in South America and the Caribbean), but rather to belong to the monotypic genus ''Mesoamericus'' in the subfamily Siderolamprinae. However, the Reptile Database The Reptile Database is a scientific database that collects taxonomic information on all living reptile species (i.e. no fossil species such as dinosaurs). The database focuses on species (as opposed to higher ranks such as families) and has entrie ... has not followed this treatment. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3028980 Diploglossus Reptiles described in 1874 Reptiles of Costa Rica Reptiles of Panama Reptiles of Nicaragua Taxa named by Arthur William Edgar O'Shaughnessy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglossus Monotropis
''Diploglossus monotropis'' is a species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family. It is found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Nicaragua Nicaragua (; ), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (), is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the cou .... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3028990 Diploglossus Reptiles described in 1820 Reptiles of Costa Rica Reptiles of Panama Reptiles of Nicaragua Reptiles of Colombia Taxa named by Heinrich Kuhl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglossus Montisserrati
The Montserrat galliwasp or Montiserrat galliwasp (''Diploglossus montisserrati'') is a critically endangered species of lizard in the Diploglossidae family endemic to Montserrat in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles, the only Diploglossid species in the region. Description It can reach 180 mm snout-to-vent, with well-developed limbs. It is brown all over, with white speckling on its flanks and legs, subtle dark lines around its neck, and white scales speckled with brown on its upper mouth. Distribution and habitat Once native to the whole island, it is only confirmed from the type locality, Woodland Spring, where it is found in moist woodland habitats. Conservation Its population size is unknown. It was originally described on the basis of a single specimen collected in 1964. No confirmed sightings were reported again until 1998, when it was observed by forestry employees. It may be one of the most endangered lizards in the world, particularly given the destruction of local ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglossus Millepunctatus
The dotted galliwasp or Malpelo galliwasp (''Diploglossus millepunctatus'') is a carnivorous species of lizard endemic to Malpelo Island, Colombia. Description Adults of the species grow to 50 cm in total length and can reach a weight of 500 g. They are predominantly black, but are liberally dotted with white. Diet ''D. millepunctatus'' has extremely odd feeding habits for a lizard. Malpelo Island has few resources; the only available foods are crabs and seabirds, especially boobies. While the lizards eat both of these, they also eat guano, and mob birds returning to their young, forcing them to regurgitate their food for the lizards instead of their chicks. Breeding ''D. millepunctatus'' is viviparous. Habitat The species is endemic to Malpelo Island, a possession of Colombia, where it is common. The island is treeless, rocky, and very small. Similar to the marine iguana, it has the ability to swim for short distances, although this is not related to its feeding habits. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglossus Fasciatus
''Diploglossus fasciatus'', the banded galliwasp, is a species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family. It is found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal , national_motto = "Fi .... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3028982 Diploglossus Reptiles described in 1831 Reptiles of Brazil Reptiles of Bolivia Reptiles of Peru Taxa named by John Edward Gray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglossus Microlepis
''Diploglossus microlepis'', the small-lipped galliwasp, is a species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family. Almost nothing is known about this species, as the holotype A holotype is a single physical example (or illustration) of an organism, known to have been used when the species (or lower-ranked taxon) was formally described. It is either the single such physical example (or illustration) or one of several ..., captured in 1831, has no geographic note. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3028988 Diploglossus Reptiles described in 1831 Taxa named by John Edward Gray Species known from a single specimen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglossus Nigropunctatus
''Diploglossus nigropunctatus'', the Cuban spotted galliwasp, is a species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family endemic to Cuba Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbea .... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3028992 Diploglossus Reptiles described in 1937 Reptiles of Cuba Endemic fauna of Cuba Taxa named by Thomas Barbour Taxa named by Benjamin Shreve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglossus Garridoi
''Diploglossus garridoi'', the Cuban small-eared galliwasp, is a species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family endemic to Cuba Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbea .... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q526921 Diploglossus Reptiles described in 1998 Reptiles of Cuba Endemic fauna of Cuba Taxa named by Stephen Blair Hedges ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglossidae
Diploglossidae is a family of anguimorph lizards native to the Americas, with most genera being endemic to Hispaniola. Most members of this family (aside from the legless genus '' Ophiodes'') are known as galliwasps. They were formerly considered a subfamily of Anguidae, but genetic evidence has shown them to be less closely related to other members of Anguidae than Anniellidae is. Taxonomy Phylogenetic evidence supports an early Cenozoic origin for the family. Species were previously only classified into 3 genera ('' Celestus'', '' Diploglossus'', and '' Ophiodes''), but a 2021 study found these genera to be paraphyletic, and thus further split them into more genera, classified within 3 different subfamilies (the celestines, diploglossines, and siderolamprines). The siderolamprines and a single celestine radiated throughout most of Central America, the diploglossines radiated throughout South America, and both the celestines and diploglossines radiated throughout the Caribbean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montserrat
Montserrat ( ) is a British Overseas Territories, British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It is part of the Leeward Islands, the northern portion of the Lesser Antilles chain of the West Indies. Montserrat is about long and wide, with roughly of coastline. It is nicknamed "The Emerald Isle of the Caribbean" both for its resemblance to coastal Ireland and for the Irish diaspora, Irish ancestry of many of its inhabitants. Montserrat is the only non-fully sovereign full member of the Caribbean Community and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. On 18 July 1995, the previously dormant Soufrière Hills volcano, in the southern part of the island, became active. Eruptions destroyed Montserrat's Georgian era capital city of Plymouth, Montserrat, Plymouth. Between 1995 and 2000, two-thirds of the island's population was forced to flee, primarily to the United Kingdom, leaving fewer than 1,200 people on the island in 1997 (rising to nearly 5,000 by 2016). The volcanic ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |