Caribicus darlingtoni
Species of lizard
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Caribicus darlingtoni, also known commonly as Darlington's galliwasp and the Hispaniolan striped galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae.[2] The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.
| Caribicus darlingtoni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Anguimorpha |
| Family: | Diploglossidae |
| Genus: | Caribicus |
| Species: | C. darlingtoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Caribicus darlingtoni (Cochran, 1939) | |
| Synonyms[2][3] | |
Taxonomy
Etymology
The specific name, darlingtoni, is in honor of American entomologist Philip Jackson Darlington Jr.[4]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of C. darlingtoni is Hispaniolan pine forests, at altitudes of 1,600–2,500 m (5,200–8,200 ft).[1]
Description
Males of C. darlingtoni may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8.5 cm (3.3 in). Females are about one fifth smaller, only attaining 7.0 cm (2.8 in) SVL.[2]