Leiocephalus barahonensis
Species of lizard
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Leiocephalus barahonensis, commonly known as the orange-bellied curlytail or Barahona curlytail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae (curly-tailed lizard). It is endemic to Hispaniola, including some outlying islands.[1][2][3]
| Leiocephalus barahonensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Leiocephalidae |
| Genus: | Leiocephalus |
| Species: | L. barahonensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Leiocephalus barahonensis Schmidt, 1921 | |
Five subspecies are recognized:[2]
- Leiocephalus barahonensis barahonensis Schmidt, 1921
- Leiocephalus barahonensis altavelensis Noble and Hassler, 1933
- Leiocephalus barahonensis aureus Cochran, 1934
- Leiocephalus barahonensis beatanus Noble, 1923
- Leiocephalus barahonensis oxygaster Schmidt, 1967
However, IUCN and "Amphibians and reptiles of Caribbean Islands" treat Leiocephalus barahonensis altavelensis as a separate species Leiocephalus altavelensis,[3][4] which species/subspecies is endemic to Alto Velo Island[2] and considered "critically endangered" with a total population size that is no more than 500 individuals.[4]
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