Ocellated Whiptail Lizard

Ocellated Whiptail Lizard

Teius oculatus

Silhouette: SeismicShrimp · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at El Palmar National Park
1 Verified sightings at El Palmar National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Ocellated Whiptail Lizard

Teius oculatus is a species of lizard. It is found in southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, Uruguay, and central and eastern Argentina. It is a common species inhabiting humid Chaco, Espinal, and Paranaense, subtropical dry forest, and Pampean grasslands.

Teius oculatus is oviparous. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at El Palmar National Park

Argentine Black-and-white Tegu
LC

Argentine Black-and-white Tegu

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Salvator merianae

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 El Palmar National Park 🇦🇷 Argentina
Insufficient data

More parks will be added in future updates.

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