The Brief
- A northern curly-tailed lizard native to the Bahamas is spreading across Central Florida, researchers say.
- The invasive species thrives around parking lots and rocky areas and is expected to remain in the region.
- Wildlife officials are monitoring its spread and urge residents to report sightings to help track invasive species.
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A lizard species native to the Bahamas is becoming increasingly common across Central Florida.
The northern curly-tailed lizard is expanding its range north through the state, according to researchers.
What we know:…