Spiny Whorltail Iguana
Stenocercus crassicaudatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTropiduridae (Neotropical Ground Lizards)
- GenusStenocercus (Whorltail-Iguanas)
- SpeciesStenocercus crassicaudatus (Spiny Whorltail Iguana)
About the Spiny Whorltail Iguana
The spiny whorltail iguana (Stenocercus crassicaudatus) is a species of lizard of the family Tropiduridae, found in the state of Cusco, southeast Peru. It was first described by Johann Jakob von Tschudi in 1845. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spiny Whorltail Iguana 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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spiny Whorltail Iguana in Manu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spiny Whorltail Iguana sighting in Manu National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spiny Whorltail Iguana in Manu National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Spiny Whorltail Iguana in Manu National Park in our monthly data.