Grandidier's Madagascar swift (Oplurus grandidieri ) is a species of saxicolous (rock dwelling) lizard in the family Opluridae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Animal name origin

The specific name grandidieri, is in honor of French naturalist Alfred Grandidier.

Terrestrial

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Appearance

Grandidier's Madagascar swift has a distinctive light mid-dorsal band.

Distribution

Geography

Continents

Africa

Countries

Madagascar

Biogeographical realms

Afrotropical

On the island of Madagascar O. grandidieri has been found in a number of localities in the southern central highlands.

Biome

Forest

Grassland

Rocky areas

Shrubland

Mating Habits

O. grandidieri is oviparous.

Population Trend

Stable

POPULATION STATUS

Least concern (LC)

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References

1. Oplurus grandidieri Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oplurus_grandidieri

2. Oplurus grandidieri on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/172961/6949003

Oplurus grandidieri