Blue-lipped Tree Lizard
Plica umbra
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTropiduridae (Neotropical Ground Lizards)
- GenusPlica (Treerunners)
- SpeciesPlica umbra (Blue-lipped Tree Lizard)
About the Blue-lipped Tree Lizard
Plica umbra, the blue-lipped tree lizard or harlequin racerunner, is a species of lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is found in South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Blue-lipped Tree Lizard in Manu 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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 7 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 8 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blue-lipped Tree Lizard in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-lipped Tree Lizard sighting in Manu National Park, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blue-lipped Tree Lizard in Manu National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Blue-lipped Tree Lizard in Manu National Park in our monthly data.