Celestus duquesneyi
# Celestus duquesneyi

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.

## Etymology

The specific name, duquesneyi, is in honor of Douglas DuQuesnay.

## Geographic range

C. duquesneyi is found in southern Jamaica.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of C. duquesneyi is forest, at altitudes of 86–166 m (282–545 ft).

## Description

Moderate-sized for its genus, C. duquesneyi may attain a snout-to-vent length of almost 10 cm (3.9 in).

## Behavior

C. duquesneyi is terrestrial.

## Reproduction

C. duquesneyi is ovoviviparous.

