Girard's Whorltail Iguana
Stenocercus ornatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTropiduridae (Neotropical Ground Lizards)
- GenusStenocercus (Whorltail-Iguanas)
- SpeciesStenocercus ornatus (Girard's Whorltail Iguana)
11 Verified sightings at Podocarpus National Park From 2019 to 2026
11 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
April Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Girard's Whorltail Iguana
Stenocercus ornatus, Girard's whorltail iguana, is a species of lizard of the family Tropiduridae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Girard's Whorltail Iguana in Podocarpus 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 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Girard's Whorltail Iguana in Podocarpus National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Girard's Whorltail Iguana sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Girard's Whorltail Iguana in Podocarpus National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Girard's Whorltail Iguana in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.