Panolopus curtissi
Panolopus curtissi, also known as Curtiss' galliwasp, is a small lizard in the Diploglossidae family. It is native only to Hispaniola (the Dominican Republic and Haiti) and nearby islets. It was moved from the genus Celestus to Panolopus in 2021. The name curtissi honors American naturalist Anthony Curtiss. It lives in dry forests from sea level up to about 550 meters in elevation. Adults have a snout-to-vent length of less than 9 cm. It gives birth to live young, with litter sizes of 2 to 5. Four subspecies are recognized. Its conservation status is Least Concern.
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