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Calango da Mata - Striped forest whiptail

Kentropyx calcarata

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Field Notes

Description:

Small green and brown lizard, measuring about 15cm, has light stripes perpendicular to the body. Observed on the banks of a waterfall sorrouded by Amazonic forest.

Habitat:

Amazonic forest

Reference Links:

Kentropyx calcarata - Wikipedia, FAUNA E FLORA DO RN: Lagarto-da-mata Kentropyx calcarata SPIX, 1825 ; Fauna do …

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striped forest whiptail (juvénile)

Kentropyx calcarata

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PublishedJuly 30, 2019

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