Painted Tree Iguana
Liolaemus pictus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLiolaemidae (South American Lesser Iguanas)
- GenusLiolaemus (Smooth-throated Swifts)
- SpeciesLiolaemus pictus (Painted Tree Iguana)
206 Verified sightings at Nahuel Huapi National Park From 2019 to 2026
304 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Painted Tree Iguana
Liolaemus pictus, the painted tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae. It is found in Chile and Argentina. Eco Registros: Liolaemus pictus Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Painted Tree Iguana in Nahuel Huapi 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 | Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | Nahuel Huapi National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Painted Tree Iguana in Nahuel Huapi National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Painted Tree Iguana sighting in Nahuel Huapi National Park, based on 206 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Painted Tree Iguana in Nahuel Huapi National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Painted Tree Iguana in Nahuel Huapi National Park in our monthly data.