Giant Whiptail
Aspidoscelis motaguae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusAspidoscelis (Northern Whiptails)
- SpeciesAspidoscelis motaguae (Giant Whiptail)
40 Verified sightings at Everglades National Park From 2019 to 2026
46 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
June Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Giant Whiptail
The giant whiptail (Aspidoscelis motaguae) is a species of teiid lizard native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It has also been introduced to Florida in the United States where it is considered an invasive species. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Giant Whiptail in Everglades 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 | Everglades National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | La Tigra National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 3 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Giant Whiptail in Everglades National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Giant Whiptail sighting in Everglades National Park, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Giant Whiptail in Everglades National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Giant Whiptail in Everglades National Park in our monthly data.