Yucatán Whiptail
Aspidoscelis angusticeps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusAspidoscelis (Northern Whiptails)
- SpeciesAspidoscelis angusticeps (Yucatán Whiptail)
12 Verified sightings at Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve From 2019 to 2026
62 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
June Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Yucatán Whiptail
Aspidoscelis angusticeps, the Yucatán whiptail, is a species of teiid lizard found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. Subspecies of Aspidoscelis angusticeps are: Aspidoscelis angusticeps petenensis (BEARGIE & MCCOY 1964) Aspidoscelis angusticeps angusticeps (COPE 1877) Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yucatán Whiptail in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
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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 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Celestún Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yucatán Whiptail in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Yucatán Whiptail sighting in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yucatán Whiptail in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
June has the highest sighting rate for Yucatán Whiptail in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.