West Ecuadorian Whorl-tailed Iguana
Stenocercus iridescens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTropiduridae (Neotropical Ground Lizards)
- GenusStenocercus (Whorltail-Iguanas)
- SpeciesStenocercus iridescens (West Ecuadorian Whorl-tailed Iguana)
9 Verified sightings at Machalilla National Park From 2019 to 2026
9 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
June Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the West Ecuadorian Whorl-tailed Iguana
Stenocercus iridescens is a species of lizard of the family Tropiduridae. It is found in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of West Ecuadorian Whorl-tailed Iguana 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 West Ecuadorian Whorl-tailed Iguana in Machalilla National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a West Ecuadorian Whorl-tailed Iguana sighting in Machalilla National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see West Ecuadorian Whorl-tailed Iguana in Machalilla National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for West Ecuadorian Whorl-tailed Iguana in Machalilla National Park in our monthly data.