Kentropyx vanzoi, also known commonly as Gallagher´s kentropyx and o calanguinho-listrado in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to central South America.
Etymology: The specific name, vanzoi, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Paulo Vanzolini.
Geographic range: K. vanzoi is found in Bolivia (Santa Cruz Department) and Brazil (Mato Grosso state).
Habitat: The preferred natural habitat of K. vanzoi is savanna, at altitudes below .
K. vanzoi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . Males are greener than females, an example of sexual dimorphism.
Diet: K. vanzoi preys upon arthropods, predominately orthopterans, spiders, and termites.
Reproduction: K. vanzoi is oviparous. Average clutch size is three eggs.
Source: Wikipedia, article Kentropyx vanzoi.
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Accessed on 17/07/2026.