Peru Desert Tegu
Dicrodon guttulatum
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusDicrodon (Desert Tegus)
- SpeciesDicrodon guttulatum (Peru Desert Tegu)
7 Verified sightings at Machalilla National Park From 2019 to 2026
7 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
April Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Peru Desert Tegu
Dicrodon guttulatum, the Peru desert tegu, is a species of teiid lizard found in Ecuador and Peru. It is herbivorous, with Prosopis pallida making up the majority of its diet. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Peru Desert Tegu in Machalilla 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 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Peru Desert Tegu in Machalilla National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Peru Desert Tegu sighting in Machalilla National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Peru Desert Tegu in Machalilla National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Peru Desert Tegu in Machalilla National Park in our monthly data.