Common Stream Lizard
Potamites ecpleopus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGymnophthalmidae (Spectacled Lizards)
- GenusPotamites
- SpeciesPotamites ecpleopus (Common Stream Lizard)
6 Verified sightings at Yasuní National Park From 2019 to 2026
16 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Common Stream Lizard
Potamites ecpleopus, the common stream lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Common Stream Lizard in Yasuní 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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Common Stream Lizard in Yasuní National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Common Stream Lizard sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Common Stream Lizard in Yasuní National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Common Stream Lizard in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.