Barahona Curlytail Lizard
Leiocephalus barahonensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLeiocephalidae (Curly-tailed Lizards)
- GenusLeiocephalus (Curly-tailed Lizards)
- SpeciesLeiocephalus barahonensis (Barahona Curlytail Lizard)
About the Barahona Curlytail 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.
Five subspecies are recognized: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, which species/subspecies is endemic to Alto Velo Island and considered "critically endangered" with a total population size that is no more than 500 individuals. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Barahona Curlytail Lizard in Jaragua National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaragua National Park | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Barahona Curlytail Lizard in Jaragua National Park?
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Barahona Curlytail Lizard sighting in Jaragua National Park, based on 48 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Barahona Curlytail Lizard in Jaragua National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Barahona Curlytail Lizard in Jaragua National Park in our monthly data.