About Leiocephalus psammodromus Barbour, 1920
Dorsal Scale Features
Leiocephalus psammodromus is a small species of curly-tailed lizard that has less well-developed keels on its dorsal scales.
Dorsal Coloration
Its overall body color is pale sandy gray, marked with irregular black bars and spots.
Ventral Coloration
The underside of the lizard is grayish white, with scattered dark spots on the throat.
Endemic Range
This species is endemic to the Turks and Caicos Islands, and has been recorded on all islands in the region, though it may have been extirpated from some of them.
Habitat Preferences
It is found in xeric habitats, including coastal scrub and open areas, and often occurs in leaf litter.
Diet
It is an omnivore that feeds on fruit and other lizards, and will even scavenge carcasses of its own species.
