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Curtis' Galliwasp

Celestus curtissi

Classification

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 It was formerly classified in the genus Celestus, but was moved to Panolopus in 2021. Etymology The specific name, curtissi, is in honor of American naturalist Anthony Curtiss.

Distribution

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