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.

Etymology

The specific name, garridoi, is in honor of Cuban herpetologist Orlando H. Garrido.

Geographic range

D. garridoi is found in Granma Province, Cuba.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of D. garridoi is forest, at altitudes of .

Reproduction

D. garridoi is oviparous.

References

Further reading

• Thomas R, Hedges SB (1998). "New Anguid Lizard (Diploglossus) from Cuba". Copeia 1998 (1): 97–103. (Diploglossus garridoi, new species). (in English, with an abstract in Spanish).