Golden Whorltail Iguana
Stenocercus chrysopygus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTropiduridae (Neotropical Ground Lizards)
- GenusStenocercus (Whorltail-Iguanas)
- SpeciesStenocercus chrysopygus (Golden Whorltail Iguana)
14 Verified sightings at Huascarán National Park From 2019 to 2026
14 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
May Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Golden Whorltail Iguana
The golden whorltail iguana (Stenocercus chrysopygus) is a species of lizard of the family Tropiduridae. It is endemic to western Peru, where it inhabits the puna grassland. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Golden Whorltail Iguana in Huascarán 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 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Golden Whorltail Iguana in Huascarán National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Golden Whorltail Iguana sighting in Huascarán National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Golden Whorltail Iguana in Huascarán National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Golden Whorltail Iguana in Huascarán National Park in our monthly data.