Cocha Whiptail
Kentropyx altamazonica
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusKentropyx (Spurred Whiptails)
- SpeciesKentropyx altamazonica (Cocha Whiptail)
About the Cocha Whiptail
Kentropyx altamazonica, also known commonly as the Cocha whiptail, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to South America. K. altamazonica is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
The preferred natural habitat of K. altamazonica is forest. K. altamazonica is oviparous. Cope ED (1875). "Report on the Reptiles brought by Professor James Orton from the middle and upper Amazon, and western Peru". Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, Second Series 8: 159–183. (Centropyx altamazonicus, new species, pp. 162–163). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cocha Whiptail 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 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 2 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 4 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cocha Whiptail in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cocha Whiptail sighting in Manu National Park, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cocha Whiptail in Manu National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Cocha Whiptail in Manu National Park in our monthly data.