Leiocephalus melanochlorus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Leiocephalidae |
Genus: | Leiocephalus |
Species: | L. melanochlorus |
Binomial name | |
Leiocephalus melanochlorus Cope, 1863 | |
Leiocephalus melanochlorus, commonly known as the Tiburon curlytail or Jeremie curlytail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae (curly-tailed lizard). [2] It is native to Haiti.
Leiocephalidae, also known as the curlytail lizards or curly-tailed lizards, is a family of iguanian lizards restricted to the West Indies. One of the defining features of these lizards is that their tail often curls over. They were previously regarded as members of the subfamily Leiocephalinae within the family Tropiduridae. There are presently 29 known species, all in the genus Leiocephalus.
Leiocephalus carinatus, commonly known as the northern curly-tailed lizard or saw-scaled curlytail, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae.
Leiocephalus loxogrammus, commonly known as the Rum Cay curlytail lizard and the San Salvador curlytail, is a lizard species in the family of curly-tailed lizard (Leiocephalidae). The species is endemic to The Bahamas and is only known to be found on San Salvador Island and Rum Cay.
Leiocephalus greenwayi, commonly known as the East Plana curlytail or Plana Cay curlytail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family of curly-tailed lizard (Leiocephalidae).
The Hispaniolan curlytail lizard, also known as the Hispaniolan khaki curlytail, the red-sided curlytail lizard, the red-sided curly-tailed lizard, or Schreibers's curly-tailed lizard, is a common lizard species in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Hispaniola in the Caribbean, and an introduced population is found in southern Florida. There are two recognized subspecies.
Leiocephalus barahonensis, commonly known as the orange-bellied curlytail or Barahona curlytail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is endemic to Hispaniola, including some outlying islands.
Leiocephalus cubensis, commonly known as the Cuban brown curlytail or Cuban curlytail lizard , is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Cuba.
Leiocephalus endomychus, commonly known as the Hinche curlytail or central Haitian curlytail, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Haiti, although fossils are known from Barbuda and Antigua.
Leiocephalus lunatus, commonly known as the Hispaniolan maskless curlytail or Santo Domingo curlytail lizard , is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to the Dominican Republic.
Leiocephalus macropus, commonly known as the Cuban side-blotched curlytail or Monte Verde curlytail lizard , is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Cuba.
Leiocephalus onaneyi, commonly known as the Guantanamo striped curlytail, Guantánamo striped curly-tailed lizard, or Sierra curlytail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Cuba.
Leiocephalus pratensis, commonly known as the Haitian striped curlytail or Atalaye curlytail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Haiti.
Leiocephalus psammodromus, commonly known as the Turks & Caicos curlytail or Bastion Cay curlytail lizard , is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Turks and Caicos Islands.
Leiocephalus punctatus, commonly known as the Crooked-Acklins curlytail or spotted curlytail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to the Bahamas.
Leiocephalus raviceps, commonly known as the pallid curlytail or mountain curlytail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Cuba.
Leiocephalus rhutidira, commonly known as the Haitian black-throated curlytail or Lapierre curlytail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Haiti.
Leiocephalus semilineatus, commonly known as the Hispaniolan pale-bellied curlytail, Thomazeau curlytail lizard, or pale-bellied Hispaniolan curlytail, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Hispaniola.
Leiocephalus stictigaster, commonly known as the Cuban striped curlytail or Cabo Corrientes curlytail lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Cuba.
Leiocephalus vinculum, commonly known as the Gonave curlytail or Cochran's curlytail lizard , is a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It is native to Haiti.
Leiocephalus cuneus, commonly known as the Leeward Islands curlytail, was a species of lizard in the family Leiocephalidae. It was native to Barbuda and Antigua.