Kentropyx striata (Daudin, 1802) is a animal in the Teiidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Kentropyx striata (Daudin, 1802)

Kentropyx striata (Daudin, 1802)

Kentropyx striata, the striped whiptail, is an oviparous Teiidae lizard endemic to northern South America.

Family
Genus
Kentropyx
Order
Class
Squamata

About Kentropyx striata (Daudin, 1802)

Kentropyx striata, commonly known as the striped whiptail, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Teiidae. This species is endemic to northern South America. It can be found in the countries and territories of Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. The natural habitats of Kentropyx striata are savanna and inland freshwater wetlands. Kentropyx striata reproduces via oviparity, meaning it lays eggs.

Photo: (c) Maël Dewynter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Maël Dewynter · cc-by-nc

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Squamata Teiidae Kentropyx

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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