Diploglossus garridoi explained

Diploglossus garridoi, also known commonly as the Cuban small-eared galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae. The species is endemic to Cuba.

Etymology

The specific name, garridoi, is in honor of Cuban herpetologist Orlando H. Garrido.^[1]

Geographic range

D. garridoi is found in Granma Province, Cuba.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of D. garridoi is forest, at altitudes of .

Reproduction

D. garridoi is oviparous.

Further reading

• Thomas R, Hedges SB (1998). "New Anguid Lizard (Diploglossus) from Cuba". Copeia 1998 (1): 97–103. (Diploglossus garridoi, new species). (in English, with an abstract in Spanish).

Notes and References

1. [species:Bo Beolens|Beolens, Bo]