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Kentropyx vanzoi
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kentropyx vanzoi, also known commonly as Gallagher's kentropyx and o calanguinho-listrado in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to central South America.
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Etymology
The specific name, vanzoi, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Paulo Vanzolini.[2]
Geographic range
K. vanzoi is found in Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department) and Brazil (Mato Grosso state).[3]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of K. vanzoi is savanna, at altitudes below 650 m (2,130 ft).[1]
Description
K. vanzoi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6.5 cm (2.6 in). Males are greener than females, an example of sexual dimorphism.[1]
Diet
K. vanzoi preys upon arthropods, predominately orthopterans, spiders, and termites.[1]
Reproduction
K. vanzoi is oviparous.[3] Average clutch size is three eggs.[1]
References
Further reading
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