Reptiles of Haiti  Related checklists:  Hispaniola - Grosse Caye - Ile a Cabrit - Ile de la Gonave - Ile de la Petite Gonave - Ile de la Tortue - Ile Grande Cayemite - Ile Petite Cayemite - Ile-a-Vache Bibliography of the reptiles of Haiti Taxonomic history of the reptiles of Haiti Introduced species

Home - Taxonomy - Geography - Biodiversity - Literature - Purchase RepFocus

Recent updates

Citation: Midtgaard, Rune. RepFocus - A Survey of the Reptiles of the World. www.repfocus.dk (Compilation date: 14th April, 2023).

Checklist General remarks: The list includes only formally described species. Newly discovered, but still unnamed species are excluded. However, unnamed species or species unassigned to species level are included, if they are the only representatives of their genus in the region. Species counts exclude extinct and introduced species. Doubtful records, typically older voucher specimens of uncertain origin, have been excluded if considered questionable, as are records based on sources considered unreliable or controversial. Note: Your comments to the checklist (omissions, errors, etc.) are welcomed, preferably if they are provided with reliable references. If possible, please attach a pdf file of the relevant reference to an email addressed to:

	Worm Lizards (Amphisbaenia)
	= endemicEX = extinct or assumed extinct Species References  Family Amphisbaenidae (Typical Worm Lizards) Genus Amphisbaena (Neotropical Worm Lizards)   * Amphisbaena caudalis Cayemite Long-tailed Worm Lizard Gans 2005 Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Thomas & Hedges 2006   * Amphisbaena cayemite Cayemite Short-tailed Worm Lizard Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Thomas & Hedges 2006   * Amphisbaena gonavensis Gonave Worm Lizard Gans 2005 Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Thomas & Hedges 2006   Amphisbaena innocens Tiburon Worm Lizard Gans 2005 Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Thomas & Hedges 2006   * Amphisbaena leali Pestel Worm Lizard Henderson & Powell 2009 Thomas & Hedges 2006   Amphisbaena manni Hispaniolan Dwarf Worm Lizard Gans 2005 Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991

	Crocodilians (Crocodylia)
	= endemicEX = extinct or assumed extinct Species References  Family Crocodylidae (Crocodiles) Genus Crocodylus (Typical Crocodiles)   EX Crocodylus acutus American Crocodile Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991

	Lizards (Sauria)
	= endemicEX = extinct or assumed extinct Species References  Family Anguidae (Slowworms, etc.) Genus Caribicus (Northern Hispaniola Forest Lizards)   Caribicus warreni Hispaniolan Giant Forest Lizard Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schools & Hedges 2021 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Celestus (Lesser Forest Lizards)   * Celestus macrotus La Selle Forest Lizard Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Comptus (Caribbean Rough-scaled Forest Lizards)   Comptus stenurus Hispaniolan Keeled Forest Lizard Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schools & Hedges 2021 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Panolopus (Caribbean Smooth-scaled Forest Lizards)   Panolopus costatus Hispaniolan Smooth Forest Lizard Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Panolopus curtissi Hispaniolan Khaki Forest Lizard Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Sauresia (Long-headed Four-toed Forest Lizard)   Sauresia sepsoides Long-headed Four-toed Forest Lizard Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Wetmorena (Short-headed Four-toed Forest Lizards)   Wetmorena haetiana Earless Four-toed Forest Lizard Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991  Family Anolidae (Anoles) Genus Audantia (Stout Anoles)   Audantia armouri Black-throated Stout Anole Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Audantia australis Southern Stout Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 [as Anolis cybotes] Koehler, Zimmer, McGrath & Hedges 2019 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 [as c. cybotes] Schwartz & Henderson 1991 [as c. cybotes]   * Audantia breslini Northwest Haiti Stout Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Audantia cybotes Tiburon Stout Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 [as Anolis cybotes] Koehler, Zimmer, McGrath & Hedges 2019 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 [as c. cybotes] Schwartz & Henderson 1991 [as c. cybotes]   * Audantia doris Gonave Stout Anole Barbour 1925 Henderson & Powell 2009 Koehler, Zimmer, McGrath & Hedges 2019 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Audantia hispaniolae Common Stout Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 [as Anolis cybotes] Koehler, Zimmer, McGrath & Hedges 2019 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 [as c. cybotes]   Audantia saxatilis Pallid Stout Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 [as whitemani] Schwartz & Henderson 1991 [as w. whitemani] Genus Chamaelinorops (Hispaniolan Anoles)   Chamaelinorops alumina Barahona Grass Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Chamaelinorops barbouri Hispaniolan Hopping Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Chamaelinorops koopmani Brown Red-bellied Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Chamaelinorops olssoni Desert Grass Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Chamaelinorops semilineatus Hispaniolan Grass Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Ctenonotus (Lesser Antillean Anoles)   * Ctenonotus aurifer Golden Gracile Anole Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Schwartz 1968   Ctenonotus brevirostris Gracile Desert Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Ctenonotus caudalis Gonave Gracile Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Ctenonotus distichus Hispaniolan Gracile Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Ctenonotus dominicensis Green Bark Anole Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Ctenonotus marron Jacmel Gracile Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Ctenonotus vinosus Camp Perrin Gracile Anole Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Schwartz 1968   * Ctenonotus websteri Yellow-bellied Desert Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Deiroptyx (Greater Antillean Anoles)   Deiroptyx aliniger Hispaniolan Orange-armpit Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Koehler & Hedges 2016 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Deiroptyx apletolepis La Selle Green Anole Koehler & Hedges 2016   Deiroptyx bahorucoensis Bahoruco Long-snouted Anole Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Deiroptyx chlorocyana Tiburon Green Anole Koehler & Hedges 2016 [as coelestina] Schwartz & Henderson 1988 [as coelestina] Schwartz & Henderson 1991 [as coelestina]   Deiroptyx chlorodia Pedernales Green Anole Koehler & Hedges 2016   * Deiroptyx darlingtoni La Hotte Twig Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Deiroptyx demissa Grande Cayemite Green Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Koehler & Hedges 2016 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Schwartz 1969   * Deiroptyx dolichocephala La Hotte Long-snouted Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Deiroptyx eladioi Pedernales Twig Anole Koehler & Hedges 2016   * Deiroptyx gonavensis Gonave Twig Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 [as singularis] Koehler & Hedges 2016 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 [as singularis] Schwartz & Henderson 1991 [as singularis]   * Deiroptyx hendersoni La Selle Long-snouted Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Deiroptyx leucodera White-throated Green Anole Koehler & Hedges 2016   * Deiroptyx monticola La Hotte Bush Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Deiroptyx pecuaria Ile-a-Vache Green Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Koehler & Hedges 2016 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Schwartz 1969   Deiroptyx peynadoi Central Hispaniolan Green Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 [as chlorocyana] Koehler & Hedges 2016 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 [as chlorocyana] Schwartz & Henderson 1991 [as chlorocyana]   * Deiroptyx rimarum Artibonite Bush Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Deiroptyx rupinae Banded Red-bellied Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Deiroptyx singularis Pourcine Twig Anole Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Xiphosurus (Sword-tail Giant Anoles)   Xiphosurus christophei Big-fanned Trunk Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Xiphosurus eugenegrahami Black Stream Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Xiphosurus ricordii Haitian Giant Anole Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991  Family Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos) Genus Hemidactylus (Half-toed Geckos)   Hemidactylus haitianus Caribbean Half-toed Gecko Peters & Donoso-Barros 1970 Schwartz & Henderson 1991  Family Iguanidae (Greater Iguanas) Genus Cyclura (Caribbean Ground Iguanas)   Cyclura cornuta Rhinoceros Iguana Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Cyclura ricordii Banded Rock Iguana Rupp & Accime 2011  Family Leiocephalidae (Curly-tailed Lizards) Genus Leiocephalus (Curly-tailed Lizards)   Leiocephalus barahonensis Orange-bellied Curlytail Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Leiocephalus endomychus Hinche Curlytail Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Leiocephalus melanochlorus Tiburon Curlytail Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Leiocephalus personatus Hispaniolan Masked Curlytail Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Powell 2019 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Leiocephalus pratensis Haitian Striped Curlytail Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Leiocephalus rhutidira Haitian Black-throated Curlytail Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Leiocephalus schreibersii Red-sided Curly-tailed Iguana Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Leiocephalus semilineatus Hispaniolan Pale-bellied Curlytail Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Leiocephalus vinculum Gonave Curlytail Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991  Family Phyllodactylidae (Leaf-toed Geckos) Genus Phyllodactylus (American Leaf-toed Geckos)   * Phyllodactylus sommeri Haitian Leaf-toed Gecko Bauer & Russell 2003 Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991  Family Scincidae (Skinks) Genus Spondylurus (Antillean Four-lined Skinks)   * Spondylurus haitiae Hispaniolan Four-lined Skink Hedges & Conn 2012   Spondylurus lineolatus Hispaniolan Ten-lined Skink Hedges & Conn 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991  Family Sphaerodactylidae (Least Geckos, etc.) Genus Aristelliger (Croaking Geckos)   Aristelliger expectatus Hispaniolan Desert Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Aristelliger lar Hispaniolan Giant Gecko Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Gonatodes (American Padless Geckos)   Gonatodes albogularis Yellow-headed Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Sphaerodactylus (Least Geckos)   Sphaerodactylus altavelensis Alta Velo Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Sphaerodactylus armstrongi Southern Forest Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Sphaerodactylus asterulus Haitian Stippled Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Sphaerodactylus cinereus Haitian Broad-banded Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Sphaerodactylus copei Haitian Big-scaled Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Sphaerodactylus difficilis Hispaniolan Eyespot Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Sphaerodactylus elasmorhynchus Snout-shield Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Sphaerodactylus elegans Ashy Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Sphaerodactylus lazelli Cap-Haitien Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Sphaerodactylus nycteropus Haitian Flathead Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Sphaerodactylus omoglaux Fond Parisien Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Sphaerodactylus shrevei Northwest Haiti Blotched Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Sphaerodactylus sommeri Northwest Haiti Banded Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Sphaerodactylus streptophorus Hispaniolan Small-eared Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Sphaerodactylus thompsoni Barahona Limestone Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Sphaerodactylus williamsi Haitian Striped Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Sphaerodactylus zygaena Tiburon Coastal Least Gecko Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991  Family Teiidae (Greater Tejus) Genus Pholidoscelis (Caribbean Ameivas)   Pholidoscelis chrysolaemus Hispaniolan Giant Ameiva Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Pholidoscelis lineolatus Pygmy Blue-tailed Ameiva Harvey, Ugueto & Gutberlet 2012 Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Pholidoscelis taeniurus Hispaniolan Blue-tailed Ameiva Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991

	Snakes (Serpentes)
	= endemicEX = extinct or assumed extinct Species References  Family Boidae (Typical Boas) Genus Chilabothrus (Slender Boas)   Chilabothrus fordii Hispaniolan Desert Boa Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Chilabothrus gracilis Hispaniolan Gracile Boa Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Chilabothrus striatus Hispaniolan Striped Boa Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991  Family Colubridae (Typical Snakes or Colubrids) Genus Antillophis (Hispaniolan Lesser Racer)   Antillophis parvifrons Hispaniolan Lesser Racer Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Wallach, Williams & Boundy 2014 Genus Darlingtonia (Hispaniolan Montane Ground Snake)   Darlingtonia haetiana Hispaniolan Montane Ground Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Haitiophis (Hispaniolan Brown Racer)   Haitiophis anomalus Hispaniolan Brown Racer Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Hypsirhynchus (Hog-nosed Racers)   Hypsirhynchus ferox Common Hog-nosed Racer Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Hypsirhynchus scalaris Tiburon Hog-nosed Racer Henderson & Powell 2009 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Ialtris (Hispaniolan Racers)   Ialtris dorsalis W-headed Racer Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Ialtris parishi Tiburon Banded Racer Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Ocyophis (Caribbean Green Racers)   Ocyophis melanichnus Hispaniolan Green Racer Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Genus Uromacer (Hispaniolan Vine Snakes)   Uromacer catesbyi Blunt-headed Green Tree Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Uromacer frenatus Sharp-nosed Vine Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Uromacer oxyrhynchus Sharp-nosed Tree Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991  Family Leptotyphlopidae (Thread Snakes) Genus Mitophis (Hispaniola Thread Snakes)   * Mitophis leptepileptus Haitian Border Thread Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 Martins, Koch, Pinto, Folly, Fouquet & Passos 2019 McDiarmid, Campbell & Toure 1999 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Mitophis pyrites Barahona Thread Snake McDiarmid, Campbell & Toure 1999 Schwartz & Henderson 1991  Family Tropidophiidae (Dwarf Boas) Genus Tropidophis (Typical Dwarf Boas)   Tropidophis haetianus Hispaniolan Dwarf Boa Henderson & Powell 2009 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991  Family Typhlopidae (Typical Blind Snakes) Genus Typhlops (Afro-Caribbean Blind Snakes)   * Typhlops agoralionis La Hotte Blind Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 Thomas & Hedges 2007   * Typhlops capitulatus Haitian Pale-lipped Blind Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 McDiarmid, Campbell & Toure 1999 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Typhlops gonavensis Gonave Blind Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 McDiarmid, Campbell & Toure 1999 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Typhlops hectus Tiburon Peninsula Blind Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 McDiarmid, Campbell & Toure 1999 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991 Thomas & Hedges 2007   Typhlops proancylops La Selle Blind Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 Thomas & Hedges 2007   Typhlops pusillus Hispaniolan Common Blind Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 McDiarmid, Campbell & Toure 1999 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Typhlops sulcatus Hispaniolan Bicoloured Blind Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 McDiarmid, Campbell & Toure 1999 Powell & Henderson (eds.) 2012 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   * Typhlops sylleptor Pestel Blind Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 Thomas & Hedges 2007   * Typhlops tetrathyreus Port-au-Prince Blind Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 McDiarmid, Campbell & Toure 1999 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Typhlops titanops Big-eyed Blind Snake Henderson & Powell 2009 McDiarmid, Campbell & Toure 1999 Schwartz & Henderson 1991

	Turtles (Testudines)
	= endemicEX = extinct or assumed extinct Species References  Family Cheloniidae (Hard-shelled Sea Turtles) Genus Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtle)   Caretta caretta Loggerhead Sea Turtle King & Burke 1989 Rhodin, Iverson, Bour, Fritz, Georges, Shaffer & Dijk 2021 Genus Chelonia (Green Sea Turtle)   Chelonia mydas Green Sea Turtle King & Burke 1989 Rhodin, Iverson, Bour, Fritz, Georges, Shaffer & Dijk 2021 Genus Eretmochelys (Hawksbill Sea Turtle)   Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill Sea Turtle King & Burke 1989 Rhodin, Iverson, Bour, Fritz, Georges, Shaffer & Dijk 2021 Genus Lepidochelys (Ridley Sea Turtles)   Lepidochelys olivacea Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Rhodin, Iverson, Bour, Fritz, Georges, Shaffer & Dijk 2021  Family Dermochelyidae (Leatherback Sea Turtle) Genus Dermochelys (Leatherback Sea Turtle)   Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Sea Turtle King & Burke 1989 Rhodin, Iverson, Bour, Fritz, Georges, Shaffer & Dijk 2021  Family Emydidae (Western Pond Turtles) Genus Trachemys (Slider Turtles)   Trachemys decorata Hispaniolan Slider Henderson & Powell 2009 Iverson 1992 Rhodin, Iverson, Bour, Fritz, Georges, Shaffer & Dijk 2021 Schwartz & Henderson 1991   Trachemys stejnegeri Central Antillean Slider Rhodin, Iverson, Bour, Fritz, Georges, Shaffer & Dijk 2021 Schwartz & Henderson 1991