Cocha Whiptail

Kentropyx altamazonica, also known commonly as the Cocha whiptail, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cocha Whiptail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Kentropyx calcarata
• Holcosus quadrilineatus
• Ameiva atrigularis
• Kentropyx pelviceps
• Kentropyx striata
• Holcosus septemlineatus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Teiidae

Genus

Kentropyx

Species

Kentropyx altamazonica

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