Cape Region Whiptail
Aspidoscelis maximus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusAspidoscelis (Northern Whiptails)
- SpeciesAspidoscelis maximus (Cape Region Whiptail)
About the Cape Region Whiptail
The Cape Region whiptail (Aspidoscelis maximus) is a species of teiid lizard endemic to the Baja California Peninsula of Mexico. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Cabo Pulmo National Park
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabo Pulmo National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cape Region Whiptail in Cabo Pulmo National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Cape Region Whiptail sighting in Cabo Pulmo National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cape Region Whiptail in Cabo Pulmo National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Cape Region Whiptail in Cabo Pulmo National Park in our monthly data.