This species of gecko is part of the genus Sphaerodactylus, endemic to the Dominican Republic. Its scientific name is Sphaerodactylus ariasae. It is one of the two smallest known reptiles…
The scientific name of the tarantula known as “cacata” in the Dominican Republic is Phormictopus cancerides. This species of arachnid is native to the Caribbean. It is also one of…
Honestly, the Dominican Republic is not as well known for having a great variety of amazing animals like other Latin American countries, although it is undoubtedly a country with a…
Ascalapta adorata is the scientific name of the dreaded black moth, a nocturnal lepidopteran that has been carrying the burden of attracting death since pre-Hispanic times. It is a superstition,…
Iguanas are herbivorous lizards native to tropical areas such as South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Species of these lizards can reach 5 to 6 feet in length, and…
If you visit the Dominican Republic you must take into account that due to certain climatic characteristics, it is a country where mosquitoes abound, especially in low coastal areas, and…
