Celestus fowleri


Celestus fowleri, also known commonly as the bromeliad galliwasp and Fowler's galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae. The species is endemic to Jamaica.

Etymology

The specific name, fowleri, is in honor of American herpetologist Danny C. Fowler.

Geographic range

C. fowleri is found only in northwestern Jamaica, in Trelawny Parish.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of C. fowleri is forest, at an altitude of.

Behavior

C. fowleri shelters in bromeliads at up to above the forest floor.

Reproduction

C. fowleri is ovoviviparous.