Forest Whiptail
Kentropyx pelviceps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusKentropyx (Spurred Whiptails)
- SpeciesKentropyx pelviceps (Forest Whiptail)
6 Verified sightings at Amacayacu National Natural Park From 2019 to 2026
173 Verified sightings across all 7 parks From 2019 to 2026
November Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Forest Whiptail
Kentropyx pelviceps, the forest whiptail, is a species of teiid lizard found in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Forest Whiptail in Amacayacu National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Forest Whiptail in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Forest Whiptail sighting in Amacayacu National Natural Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Forest Whiptail in Amacayacu National Natural Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Forest Whiptail in Amacayacu National Natural Park in our monthly data.