Sonoran Spotted Whiptail
Aspidoscelis sonorae
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusAspidoscelis (Northern Whiptails)
- SpeciesAspidoscelis sonorae (Sonoran Spotted Whiptail)
About the Sonoran Spotted Whiptail
The Sonoran spotted whiptail (Aspidoscelis sonorae) is a parthenogenic species of teiid lizard found in Arizona and New Mexico in the United States, and Mexico. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Saguaro National Park
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sonoran Spotted Whiptail in Saguaro National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Sonoran Spotted Whiptail sighting in Saguaro National Park, based on 435 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sonoran Spotted Whiptail in Saguaro National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Sonoran Spotted Whiptail in Saguaro National Park in our monthly data.