Kentropyx altamazonica (Cope, 1875)

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

Kentropyx altamazonica, described by Cope in 1875, is a species of lizard that goes by the common name Cocha whiptail. It belongs to the Teiidae lizard family and is native to the continent of South America.

Geographic Distribution

This species can be found in the South American countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Habitat

Its preferred natural habitat is forest.

Reproduction

Like many lizard species, K. altamazonica reproduces by laying eggs, making it oviparous.