A Curly Tailed Lizard eyes me from his perch on top of an old anchor
This Curly Tailed Lizard is only found in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Although it is fairly common in the islands, this particular species is found nowhere else in the world.
This little Turks and Caicos Curly Tailed Lizard species is only found here.
It is identified by yellow and black stripes along his back and is the second largest lizard after the Rock Iguana. Each major island has a Curly Tailed lizard that has slightly different colouration and or patterns. Leiocephalus psammodromusa is its proper name and it is a ground dweller.
Keep your eyes open for these lizards on your next trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Marta