Diploglossus garridoi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Diploglossidae |
Genus: | Diploglossus |
Species: | D. garridoi
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Binomial name | |
Diploglossus garridoi |
Diploglossus garridoi, also known commonly as the Cuban small-eared galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae. The species is endemic to Cuba. [2]
The specific name, garridoi, is in honor of Cuban herpetologist Orlando H. Garrido. [3]
D. garridoi is found in Granma Province, Cuba. [1] [2]
The preferred natural habitat of D. garridoi is forest, at altitudes of 600–1,700 m (2,000–5,600 ft). [1]
D. garridoi is oviparous. [1] [2]