Cocha Whiptail

Kentropyx altamazonica

''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.
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

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of ''K. altamazonica'' is forest.

Reproduction

''K. altamazonica'' is oviparous.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyTeiidae
GenusKentropyx
SpeciesK. altamazonica
Photographed in
Peru