Peru Pacific Iguana
Microlophus peruvianus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyTropiduridae (Neotropical Ground Lizards)
- GenusMicrolophus (Pacific Iguanas)
- SpeciesMicrolophus peruvianus (Peru Pacific Iguana)
Microlophus peruvianus, the Peru Pacific iguana, is a species of lava lizard endemic to the Ecuador, Peru, and Chile. The species is commonly attributed to the genus Microlophus but has been attributed to the genus Tropidurus. Wikipedia →
60–70% of wildlife watchers report a Peru Pacific Iguana sighting in Paracas National Reserve, based on 60 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Paracas National Reserve
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paracas National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Peru Pacific Iguana in Paracas National Reserve?
About 63% of wildlife watchers report a Peru Pacific Iguana sighting in Paracas National Reserve, based on 60 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Peru Pacific Iguana in Paracas National Reserve?
September has the highest sighting rate for Peru Pacific Iguana in Paracas National Reserve in our monthly data.