Hispaniolan Earless Galliwasp
Celestus haetianus
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.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Squamata
Family
Diploglossidae
Genus
Celestus
Hispaniolan Earless Galliwasp belongs to the family Diploglossidae, order unknown, within the Squamata class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
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.
Agricultural expansion and conversion
Deforestation and logging
Urban development and infrastructure
Climate change impacts
Habitat fragmentation
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Hispaniolan Earless Galliwasp (Celestus haetianus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/hispaniolan-earless-galliwasp