Kentropyx vanzoi

Kentropyx vanzoi

Gallagher's kentropyx

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Kentropyx vanzoi

Kentropyx vanzoi, also known commonly as Gallagher's kentropyx, is a species lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to South America.

Animal name origin

The specific name, vanzoi, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Paulo Vanzolini.

Distribution

Geography

K. vanzoi is found in Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department) and Brazil (Mato Grosso state).

Mating Habits

K. vanzoi is oviparous.

References

1. Kentropyx vanzoi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kentropyx_vanzoi

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