Pholidobolus celsiae

About the Pholidobolus celsiae

Pholidobolus celsiae is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It was formally described in 2023 and is named after the Celsia Foundation, which restores cloud and dry forests in the tropical Andes. It is endemic to Colombia, being known from three localities in the municipalities of Mistrató and Pereira within the department of Risaralda. It is found in open areas with secondary vegetation, at the edge of a cloud forest. These frogs have brown dorsums, cream-colored or white vertebral stripes, and brown sides. The throat is cream to pale brown in males and pink in females. The chest, belly, and base of the tail are cream-colored to pink in females, but orange in males. It has not yet been assessed by the IUCN, but the scientists describing it recommended it be considered endangered.

Pholidobolus celsiae was formally described in 2023 based on an adult male specimen collected from the municipality of Mistratóin the Risaralda Department, Colombia. It was named after the Celsia Foundation, which works to restore cloud and dry forests in the tropical Andes, as well as educate children.

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