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Hispaniolan Earless Galliwasp

Celestus haetianus

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Overview

Wetmorena haetiana, the Hispaniolan earless galliwasp or earless galliwasp, is an endangered species of lizard of the Diploglossidae family endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.

The Hispaniolan Earless Galliwasp faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion, urban development, and deforestation across Hispaniola. The species' limited range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures, with remaining populations becoming increasingly fragmented and isolated.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Diploglossidae

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Serpentine Four-toed Galliwasp

Celestus agasepsoides

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Giant Hispaniolan GalliwaspCR

Giant Hispaniolan Galliwasp

Celestus anelpistus

Unknown
Darlington's GalliwaspEN

Darlington's Galliwasp

Celestus darlingtoni

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Hispaniolan Earless Galliwasp classified as Endangered?
Hispaniolan Earless 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. The Hispaniolan Earless Galliwasp faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion, urban development, and deforestation across Hispaniola. The species' limited range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures, with remaining populations becoming increasingly fragmented and isolated.
Where does Hispaniolan Earless Galliwasp live?
Hispaniolan Earless 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 Hispaniolan Earless Galliwasp?
The main threats to Hispaniolan Earless 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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