Crowned Pricklenape
Acanthosaura coronata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyAgamidae (Dragons)
- GenusAcanthosaura (Pricklenapes)
- SpeciesAcanthosaura coronata (Crowned Pricklenape)
About the Crowned Pricklenape
Acanthosaura coronata is a species of agamid lizard commonly known as the crowned spiny lizard. They are found in the lowland tropical forests of eastern Cambodia (type location) and Vietnam (Lam Dong and Dong Nai provinces), where they are diurnal. Although often found near the ground, they have cryptic colouration and climb trees when threatened. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Crowned Pricklenape in Cat Tien 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 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Crowned Pricklenape in Cat Tien National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Crowned Pricklenape sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 70 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Crowned Pricklenape in Cat Tien National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Crowned Pricklenape in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.