Darwin's Iguana
Diplolaemus darwinii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLeiosauridae (Smooth Anoles)
- GenusDiplolaemus (Patagonia Iguanas)
- SpeciesDiplolaemus darwinii (Darwin's Iguana)
About the Darwin's Iguana
Diplolaemus darwinii, also commonly known as Darwin's iguana and the southern Patagonian lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Leiosauridae. The species is native to the southern tip of South America. Both the specific name, darwinii, and the common name, Darwin's iguana, are in honor of Charles Darwin, who was an English naturalist and the author of On the Origin of Species.
D. darwinii is found in the Patagonian Desert in southern Argentina and Chile. Darwin's iguana has a broad, triangular head and strong jaws. The diet of D. darwinii mostly consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
The preferred natural habitat of D. darwinii is the Patagonian steppes from sea level up to elevations of 700 m (2,297 ft). D. darwinii is oviparous. The IUCN has listed Darwin's iguana as being of "Least Concern" because of its wide range and the lack of any identified threats to the species.
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Recent sightings of Darwin's Iguana in Torres del Paine National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torres del Paine National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Darwin's Iguana in Torres del Paine National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Darwin's Iguana sighting in Torres del Paine National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Darwin's Iguana in Torres del Paine National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Darwin's Iguana in Torres del Paine National Park in our monthly data.