Plateau Spotted Whiptail
Aspidoscelis scalaris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusAspidoscelis (Northern Whiptails)
- SpeciesAspidoscelis scalaris (Plateau Spotted Whiptail)
203 Verified sightings at Big Bend National Park From 2019 to 2026
203 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Plateau Spotted Whiptail
Aspidoscelis scalaris, the rusty-rumped whiptail, is a species of teiid lizard found in Mexico and the United States (Texas). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Plateau Spotted Whiptail in Big Bend National 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 | Big Bend National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Plateau Spotted Whiptail in Big Bend National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Plateau Spotted Whiptail sighting in Big Bend National Park, based on 203 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Plateau Spotted Whiptail in Big Bend National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Plateau Spotted Whiptail in Big Bend National Park in our monthly data.