Cusco Tegu
Tupinambis cuzcoensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusTupinambis
- SpeciesTupinambis cuzcoensis (Cusco Tegu)
1 Verified sightings at Cordillera Azul National Park From 2019 to 2026
67 Verified sightings across all 7 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Cusco Tegu
Tupinambis cuzcoensis, the Cusco tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. It is found in Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cusco Tegu in Cordillera Azul National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Cordillera Azul National Park
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 6 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |