Forest Whiptail
Kentropyx pelviceps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusKentropyx (Spurred Whiptails)
- SpeciesKentropyx pelviceps (Forest Whiptail)
48 Verified sightings at Yasuní National Park From 2019 to 2026
173 Verified sightings across all 7 parks From 2019 to 2026
November Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Forest Whiptail
Kentropyx pelviceps, the forest whiptail, is a species of teiid lizard found in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Forest Whiptail 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 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Forest Whiptail in Yasuní National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Forest Whiptail sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 48 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Forest Whiptail in Yasuní National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Forest Whiptail in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.