Cryptic Golden Tegu

Tupinambis cryptus

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KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
ClassSquamata
FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
GenusTupinambis
SpeciesTupinambis cryptus (Cryptic Golden Tegu)

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

at Main Ridge Forest Reserve

4 Verified sightings at Main Ridge Forest Reserve From 2019 to 2026

7 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026

☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Cryptic Golden Tegu

Tupinambis cryptus, the cryptic golden tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. It is found in Venezuela, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Brazil, Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Main Ridge Forest Reserve

Ameiva atrigularis

Daily sighting probability ~80% · Very likely

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

#	Park	Country	Daily sighting probability
1	Main Ridge Forest Reserve	🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago	Insufficient data
2	Sierra de la Macarena National Park	🇨🇴 Colombia	Insufficient data

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