Cusco Tegu
Tupinambis cuzcoensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusTupinambis
- SpeciesTupinambis cuzcoensis (Cusco Tegu)
20 Verified sightings at Manu National Park From 2019 to 2026
67 Verified sightings across all 7 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Cusco Tegu
Tupinambis cuzcoensis, the Cusco tegu, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. It is found in Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cusco Tegu 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 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 6 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cusco Tegu in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cusco Tegu sighting in Manu National Park, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cusco Tegu in Manu National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Cusco Tegu in Manu National Park in our monthly data.