A new species of Celestus from west-central Panama, with consideration of the status of the genera of the Anguidae: Diploglossinae (Squamata).
A recently discovered new species of diploglossine lizard is described from west-central Panama. The distinctiveness of the nominal genera Celestus and Diploglossus is confirmed; the new form represents the southernmost record for the genus Celestus. A summary of selected characteristics and general distribution is presented for all recent species of diploglossines, including members of the Antillean genera Saurisia and Wetmorea and the South American genus Ophiodes. A systematic key to mainland members of the genus Celestus is provided.
Savage
Jay M
JM
Department of Biology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-4614, USA. savy1@cox.net
Lips
Karen R
KR
Ibáñez
Roberto D
RD
D000818:Animals; D008116:Lizards / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification*; D010176:Panama; D013045:Species Specificity