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

Photo of Kentropyx striata (Daudin, 1802) (Kentropyx striata (Daudin, 1802))
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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.

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Family
Genus
Kentropyx
Order
Class
Squamata

About Kentropyx striata (Daudin, 1802)

Taxonomy and Common Name

Kentropyx striata, commonly known as the striped whiptail, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Teiidae.

Endemic Range

This species is endemic to northern South America.

Specific Distribution Locations

It can be found in the countries and territories of Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.

Natural Habitats

The natural habitats of Kentropyx striata are savanna and inland freshwater wetlands.

Reproduction Mode

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

More from Teiidae

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

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