Elegant Eyed Lizard
Cercosaura argulus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGymnophthalmidae (Spectacled Lizards)
- GenusCercosaura
- SpeciesCercosaura argulus (Elegant Eyed Lizard)
11 Verified sightings at Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve From 2019 to 2026
34 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026
September Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Elegant Eyed Lizard
Cercosaura argulus, the elegant eyed lizard or white-lipped prionodactylus is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, French Guiana, Peru, and Brazil. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Elegant Eyed Lizard in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
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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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Elegant Eyed Lizard in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Elegant Eyed Lizard sighting in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Elegant Eyed Lizard in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
September has the highest sighting rate for Elegant Eyed Lizard in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in our monthly data.