Caribicus warreni
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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 classified in the genus Celestus, but was moved to Caribicus in 2021.[1]
Etymology
The specific name, warreni, is in honor of Mr. C. Rhea Warren who collected herpetological specimens on Île de la Tortue.[2]
Geographic range
C. warreni is found in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti.[3]
Description
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Habitat
The natural habitat of C. warreni are Hispaniolan moist forests underneath leaf litter and forest debris.[3]
Diet
The giant Hispaniolan galliwasp is an opportunistic predator that feed on insects, earthworms, small mammals, and other reptiles.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Conservation status
C. warreni is threatened by habitat loss, predation by invasive species (such as the small Indian mongoose), and collection for the illegal pet trade. Persecution is also an issue; the galliwasp is erroneously believed to be venomous by locals, and is often killed on sight across the island.[3]
References
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- ↑ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. Template:ISBN. ("Warren's Galliwasp Diploglossus warreni ", pp. 279-280).
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Further reading
- Schwartz A (1970). "A new species of large Diploglossus (Sauria: Anguidae) from Hispaniola". Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 82: 777–788. (Diploglossus warreni, new species).
- Schwartz A, Thomas R (1975). A Check-list of West Indian Amphibians and Reptiles. Carnegie Museum of Natural History Special Publication No. 1. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 216 pp. (Diploglossus warreni, p. 122).
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- Caribicus
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- Reptiles of the Dominican Republic
- Reptiles of Haiti
- Endemic fauna of Hispaniola
- Lizards of the Caribbean
- Taxa named by Albert Schwartz (zoologist)
- Species that are or were threatened by the pet trade