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Montserrat galliwasp

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Its population size is unknown. It was originally described on the basis of a single specimen collected in 1964. No confirmed sightings were reported again until 1998, when it was observed by forestry employees. It may be one of the most endangered lizards in the world, particularly given the
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It can reach 180 mm snout-to-vent, with well-developed limbs. It is brown all over, with white speckling on its flanks and legs, subtle dark lines around its neck, and white scales speckled with brown on its upper mouth.
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Underwood, G. 1964. An anguid lizard from the Leeward Islands. Breviora 200:1-10
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volcano, human habitation, and predation by invasive species such as
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Once native to the whole island, it is only confirmed from the
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Conservation status
Critically Endangered
IUCN 3.1
Scientific classification
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Eukaryota
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Diploglossidae
Diploglossus
Binomial name
Underwood
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lizard
Diploglossidae
endemic
Montserrat
Caribbean
Lesser Antilles
type locality
Soufrière Hills
rats
cane toads
feral pigs
dogs
cats

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