title: Kentropyx vanzoi
text: # 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.
  
  