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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] |
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 *''Diplo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anguimorpha
The Anguimorpha is a suborder of squamates. The group was named by Fürbringer in 1900 to include all autarchoglossans closer to '' Varanus'' and ''Anguis'' than ''Scincus''. These lizards, along with iguanians and snakes, constitute the proposed "venom clade" Toxicofera of all venomous reptiles. Evolution The oldest widely accepted member of Anguimorpha is ''Dorsetisaurus'' from the Late Jurassic of Europe and North America. In 2022, the genus '' Cryptovaranoides'' was described from the latest Triassic (Rhaetian) of England. ''Cryptovaranoides'' was recovered in the study as a crown-group Anguimorph, and therefore the oldest crown group-squamate, 35 million years older than any previously known crown-group squamate. Families Anguidae There are 9 genera found within the Anguidae family. They are characterized by being heavily armored with non-overlapping scales, and almost all having well-developed ventrolateral folds (excluding ''Anguis''). Anguidae members can, how ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sauresia Sepsoides
''Sauresia sepsoides'', the Hispaniolan four-toed galliwasp or common four-toed galliwasp, is a species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti). It is the only member of the genus ''Sauresia''. Taxonomy It was formerly classified in the genus ''Celestus ''Celestus'' is a genus of diploglossid lizards endemic to Jamaica and containing about 11 species, though three of these may be extinct. Formerly, this genus had more than 31 species, but a 2021 phylogenetic study found this classification to ...'', but was moved back to ''Sauresia'' in 2021. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q2943952 Diploglossidae Endemic fauna of Hispaniola Taxa named by John Edward Gray Lizards of the Caribbean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Advenus
''Advenus montisilvestris'', the mountain forest galliwasp, is a species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family. It is the only member of the genus ''Advenus'', as well as the only species of the subfamily Celestinae that is found outside of the Caribbean. Taxonomy It was formerly classified in the genus ''Diploglossus''. Distribution and habitat It is endemic to eastern Panama, where it is found in the montane forests Montane ecosystems are found on the slopes of mountains. The alpine climate in these regions strongly affects the ecosystem because temperatures fall as elevation increases, causing the ecosystem to stratify. This stratification is a crucial f ... of the Serranía de Pirre mountain range. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3028991 Diploglossidae Reptiles of Panama Endemic fauna of Panama Monotypic lizard genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siderolamprus
''Siderolamprus'' is a genus of lizard in the family Diploglossidae. They are found throughout much of Central America. They are considered the only members of the subfamily Siderolamprinae, although ''Diploglossus bilobatus'' is sometimes reclassified into the monotypic genus '' Mesoamericus'' and placed with them. All species in this genus were previously classified in either ''Celestus'' or ''Diploglossus'' until a 2021 study found members of both groups to form a distinct grouping from any other diploglossid lizards. The genus ''Siderolamprus'' was revived for these species. Species * ''Siderolamprus adercus'' * ''Siderolamprus atitlanensis'' – Atitlán galliwasp * ''Siderolamprus bivittatus'' – two-banded galliwasp * ''Siderolamprus cyanochloris'' * ''Siderolamprus enneagrammus'' – Huaxteca lesser galliwasp * ''Siderolamprus hylaius'' * ''Siderolamprus ingridae'' – Ingrid’s galliwasp * ''Siderolamprus laf'' * ''Siderolamprus legnotus'' – Campbell's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wetmorena
''Wetmorena'' is a genus of diploglossid lizards endemic to the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, occurring in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Taxonomy There are two species, both of which were formerly classified in the genus '' Celestus'' until the genus ''Wetmorena'' was revived for them in 2021. Conservation Both species in the genus are endangered. Etymology The genus was named after American ornithologist Alexander Wetmore. Species * ''Wetmorena agasepsoides'' – serpentine four-toed galliwasp * ''Wetmorena haetiana ''Wetmorena haetiana'', the Hispaniolan earless galliwasp or earless galliwasp, is an endangered species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (in the Dominican Republic and Haiti). Taxonomy It was ...'' – Hispaniolan earless galliwasp or earless galliwasp References {{Reflist Wetmorena Lizard genera Taxa named by Doris Mable Cochran Lizards of the Caribbean Endemic fauna of Hispa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panolopus
''Panolopus'' is a genus of diploglossid lizards endemic to the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Taxonomy There are three species in this genus, all of which were formerly classified in the genus ''Celestus'' until the genus ''Panolopus'' was revived for them in 2021. Species * ''Panolopus costatus'' – Hispaniolan smooth galliwasp or common Hispaniolan galliwasp * ''Panolopus curtissi ''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. Taxonomy ...'' – Curtiss' galliwasp or Hispaniolan khaki galliwasp * '' Panolopus marcanoi'' {{small, (Schwartz & Incháustegui, 1976) – Marcano's galliwasp or Pico Duarte galliwasp References Panolopus Lizard genera Taxa named by Edward Drinker Cope Lizards of the Caribbean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comptus (lizard)
''Comptus'' is a genus of diploglossid lizards native to the West Indies. Taxonomy All three species were previously classified in the genus ''Celestus''. Species There are three species in the genus, all of which are widely geographically separated from each other on different islands: * ''Comptus badius'' – Navassa galliwasp * ''Comptus maculatus'' – Cayman galliwasp * ''Comptus stenurus ''Comptus stenurus'', the Hispaniolan keeled galliwasp or Cope's galliwasp, is a species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola (in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti). Taxonomy It was formerly cl ...'' – Hispaniolan keeled galliwasp or Cope's galliwasp References {{reflist Comptus Lizard genera Lizards of the Caribbean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caribicus
''Caribicus'' is a genus of diploglossid lizards endemic to the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Conservation All three species are considered threatened on the IUCN Red List, and one is possibly extinct. Taxonomy There are three species in this genus, all of which were formerly classified in the genus ''Celestus''. Species * ''Caribicus anelpistus'' - Altagracia giant galliwasp (possibly extinct) * ''Caribicus darlingtoni'' - Hispaniolan striped galliwasp * ''Caribicus warreni ''Caribicus warreni'', commonly known as the Haitian giant galliwasp or the Hispaniolan giant galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae. The species is endemic to the island of Hispaniola. Taxonomy It was formerly class ...'' - Haitian giant galliwasp References {{reflist Caribicus Lizard genera Lizards of the Caribbean Endemic fauna of Hispaniola ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panolopus Marcanoi
''Panolopus marcanoi'', commonly known as Marcano's galliwasp or Pico Duarte galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae. It is endemic to the Dominican Republic. Taxonomic history The type series was collected by the Dominican herpetologist Sixto J. Inchaustegui, who collected a series of 18 specimens in 1971 during an ascent to Pico Duarte. It was later described by Albert Schwartz and Sixto J. Inchaustegui in the Journal of Herpetology, published by: Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. The type locality is "Valle de Bao, 1800 m, Cordillera Central (road to Pico Duarte), Santiago Province, República Dominicana". It was formerly classified in the genus ''Celestus'', but was moved to ''Panolopus'' in 2021. Etymology The specific epithet, ''marcanoi'', is in honor of the Dominican botanist, entomologist, herpetologist, speleologist and researcherbr>Eugenio de Jesús Marcano Fondeur Morphology A small species of ''Panolopus'' (maximum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celestus
''Celestus'' is a genus of diploglossid lizards endemic to Jamaica and containing about 11 species, though three of these may be extinct. Formerly, this genus had more than 31 species, but a 2021 phylogenetic study found this classification to be paraphyletic and split those species into their own genera. Species *''Celestus barbouri'' – limestone forest galliwasp *''Celestus crusculus'' – Jamaican galliwasp, Garman's galliwasp *''Celestus duquesneyi'' – Duquesney's galliwasp, blue-tailed galliwasp *''Celestus fowleri'' – bromeliad galliwasp, Fowler's galliwasp *''Celestus hewardi'' – Heward's galliwasp *'' Celestus macrolepis'' (possibly extinct) *'' Celestus microblepharis'' – small-eyed galliwasp, tiny eyelid galliwasp *'' Celestus molesworthi'' *''Celestus occiduus'' – Jamaican giant galliwasp (possibly extinct) *'' Celestus striatus'' (possibly extinct) ''Nota bene'': a binomial authority In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature ("two-term naming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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