White-Striped Eyed Lizard
Cercosaura oshaughnessyi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGymnophthalmidae (Spectacled Lizards)
- GenusCercosaura
- SpeciesCercosaura oshaughnessyi (White-Striped Eyed Lizard)
About the White-Striped Eyed Lizard
Cercosaura oshaughnessyi, also known commonly as the white-striped eyed lizard and lagarto-da-terra in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to northern South America.
The specific name, oshaughnessyi, is in honor of Arthur O'Shaughnessy, who was a British herpetologist and poet. Cercosaura oshaughnessyi is found in Brazil (Acre, Amapá, western Amazonas), Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, and northern Peru.
Cercosaura oshaughnessyi is oviparous. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-Striped Eyed 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-Striped Eyed Lizard in Yasuní National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a White-Striped Eyed Lizard sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-Striped Eyed Lizard in Yasuní National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for White-Striped Eyed Lizard in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.