Rainbow Whiptail
Cnemidophorus lemniscatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusCnemidophorus (Southern Whiptails)
- SpeciesCnemidophorus lemniscatus (Rainbow Whiptail)
8 Verified sightings at Brownsberg Nature Park From 2019 to 2026
10 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Rainbow Whiptail
The rainbow whiptail (Cnemidophorus lemniscatus) is a species of lizard found in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It has also been introduced in Florida and has established populations there. A rainbow whiptail grows up to approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm).
Both sexually reproducing and parthenogenetic populations are known. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rainbow Whiptail in Brownsberg Nature 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 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 2 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rainbow Whiptail in Brownsberg Nature Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Rainbow Whiptail sighting in Brownsberg Nature Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rainbow Whiptail in Brownsberg Nature Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Rainbow Whiptail in Brownsberg Nature Park in our monthly data.