Plateau Striped Whiptail
Aspidoscelis velox
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTeiidae (Whiptails and Tegus)
- GenusAspidoscelis (Northern Whiptails)
- SpeciesAspidoscelis velox (Plateau Striped Whiptail)
187 Verified sightings at Zion National Park From 2019 to 2026
202 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Plateau Striped Whiptail
The plateau striped whiptail (Aspidoscelis velox) is a species of teiid lizard found in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico in the United States. It was introduced to Cove Palisades State Park the state of Oregon as early as the 1960s; it has since persisted, with its range expanding locally to the surrounding areas. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Plateau Striped Whiptail in Zion 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 | Zion National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Grand Canyon National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Plateau Striped Whiptail in Zion National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Plateau Striped Whiptail sighting in Zion National Park, based on 187 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Plateau Striped Whiptail in Zion National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Plateau Striped Whiptail in Zion National Park in our monthly data.