Hispaniolan Masked Curlytail- Leiocephalus personatus actites

This is a male Hispaniolan Masked Curlytail- Leiocephalus personatus actites. These are fairly large and they come in a variety of colours, with varying amounts of green on their legs. The males are more colourful than the females and you often see them bobbing their heads in display. They are called curlytails because of the way they carry their tails about. There are several species and sub-species found in the Dominican Republic. This one was photographed at the Casa Marina Reef resort in Sosua, north Dom. Rep. They are really pretty and have a crest running down their backs, which is clearly visible on this beautiful specimen.

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