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A Cocha Whiptail (Kentropyx altamazonica) hanging out in pondside vegetation There are two species of Kentropyx in the area. The other one, Kentropyx pelviceps, is more common and typically found in sunny patches in the forest. This species is typically found near water. Geotagged,Kentropyx altamazonica,Peru,Summer,kentropyx altamazonica Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

A Cocha Whiptail (Kentropyx altamazonica) hanging out in pondside vegetation

There are two species of Kentropyx in the area. The other one, Kentropyx pelviceps, is more common and typically found in sunny patches in the forest. This species is typically found near water.

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The Cocha Whiptail

''Kentropyx altamazonica'', also known commonly as the Cocha whiptail, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to South America.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by John Sullivan
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By John Sullivan

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Uploaded Feb 14, 2022. Captured Jan 29, 2022 07:23 in FR98+X2 Mazán District, Peru.
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  • DC-G9
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 400mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.