Giant Whiptail
Aspidoscelis motaguae
Silhouette: Jose Carlos Arenas-Monroy · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusAspidoscelis (Northern Whiptails)
- SpeciesAspidoscelis motaguae (Giant Whiptail)
1 Verified sightings at La Tigra National Park From 2019 to 2026
46 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ 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 La Tigra National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal 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 |