Western Collared Spiny Lizard
Tropidurus catalanensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTropiduridae (Neotropical Ground Lizards)
- GenusTropidurus (Lava Lizards)
- SpeciesTropidurus catalanensis (Western Collared Spiny Lizard)
586 Verified sightings at Iguazú National Park From 2019 to 2026
1,141 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
December Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Western Collared Spiny Lizard
Tropidurus catalanensis is a species of lizard in the family Tropiduridae, the neotropical ground lizards. It is native to South America, where it can be found in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Collared Spiny Lizard in Iguazú 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 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Western Collared Spiny Lizard in Iguazú National Park?
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Western Collared Spiny Lizard sighting in Iguazú National Park, based on 586 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Western Collared Spiny Lizard in Iguazú National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Western Collared Spiny Lizard in Iguazú National Park in our monthly data.