Montserrat Galliwasp
Diploglossus montisserrati
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Diploglossidae
The Montserrat galliwasp (Diploglossus montisserrati) is a critically endangered species of lizard in the Diploglossidae family. The species is endemic to Montserrat, in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles, and is the only species of the family, living or fossil, that has been found in the region. Taxonomy The first description of Diploglossus montisserrati was published in 1964 by Garth Underwood.
Diploglossus montisserrati est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Diploglossidae. Répartition Cette espèce est endémique de Montserrat aux Antilles. Étymologie Cette espèce est nommée en référence au lieu de sa découverte, Montserrat.
Diploglossus es un género de lagartos de la familia Diploglossidae. Se distribuyen desde México hasta América del Sur y en las Antillas.
Distribution
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