Dwarf Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus squamosus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPhrynosomatidae (Phrynosomatid Lizards)
- GenusSceloporus (Spiny Lizards)
- SpeciesSceloporus squamosus (Dwarf Spiny Lizard)
5 Verified sightings at Celaque National Park From 2019 to 2026
8 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Dwarf Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus squamosus, the Mexican spiny lizard or dwarf spiny lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Honduras. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dwarf Spiny Lizard in Celaque 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 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 2 | Ostional Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Las Baulas Marine National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dwarf Spiny Lizard in Celaque National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Dwarf Spiny Lizard sighting in Celaque National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dwarf Spiny Lizard in Celaque National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Dwarf Spiny Lizard in Celaque National Park in our monthly data.