Species of lizard
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]
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] This 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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