Darlington's Galliwasp
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Darlington's Galliwasp

Celestus darlingtoni

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Francis Reyes, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Francis Reyes

Overview

Caribicus darlingtoni, also known commonly as Darlington's galliwasp and the Hispaniolan striped galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae. The species is endemic to the Dominican Republic on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.

Darlington's Galliwasp faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with habitat fragmentation further isolating remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of C. darlingtoni is Hispaniolan pine forests, at altitudes of .

Other threatened species in Diploglossidae

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Serpentine Four-toed Galliwasp

Celestus agasepsoides

Unknown
Giant Hispaniolan GalliwaspCR

Giant Hispaniolan Galliwasp

Celestus anelpistus

Unknown
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Hispaniolan Earless Galliwasp

Celestus haetianus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Darlington's Galliwasp classified as Endangered?
Darlington's Galliwasp is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Darlington's Galliwasp faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with habitat fragmentation further isolating remaining populations.
Where does Darlington's Galliwasp live?
Darlington's Galliwasp occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Darlington's Galliwasp?
The main threats to Darlington's Galliwasp are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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