Kentropyx vanzoi
# Kentropyx vanzoi

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 650 m (2,130 ft).

## Description

K. vanzoi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6.5 cm (2.6 in). 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.

