Forest Whiptail
Kentropyx pelviceps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusKentropyx (Spurred Whiptails)
- SpeciesKentropyx pelviceps (Forest Whiptail)
1 Verified sightings at Podocarpus National Park From 2019 to 2026
173 Verified sightings across all 7 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Forest Whiptail
Kentropyx pelviceps, the forest whiptail, is a species of teiid lizard found in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Forest Whiptail in Podocarpus National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal 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 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |