Celestus duquesneyi, commonly known as Duquesney's galliwasp[1] or the blue-tailed galliwasp,[2] is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae. The species is endemic to Jamaica.
The specific name, duquesneyi, is in honor of Douglas DuQuesnay.[3]
C. duquesneyi is found in southern Jamaica.[1][2][4]
The preferred natural habitat of C. duquesneyi is forest, at altitudes of 86–166 m (282–545 ft).[1]
Moderate-sized for its genus, C. duquesneyi may attain a snout-to-vent length of almost 10 cm (3.9 in).[2]
C. duquesneyi is terrestrial.[1]
C. duquesneyi is ovoviviparous.[2]
Celestus duquesneyi, commonly known as Duquesney's galliwasp or the blue-tailed galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae. The species is endemic to Jamaica.
