Oplurus saxicola

Oplurus saxicola

Marked madagascar swift

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Oplurus saxicola

Oplurus saxicola (marked Madagascar swift) is a saxicolous (rock dwelling) iguana. The name of this species, saxicola, comes from the Latin saxum, meaning stone or rock, as they live within that environment.

Appearance

Extremely depressed reddish-green body, with marked spots. White abdomen. Large throat. Eyes very-large, of triangular form. The scales of the forefeet are webbed; the thighs of rear legs are muscular. Scales of the similar dimensions on the neck to those of the back.

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The marked Madagascar swift is endemic to the province of Toliara in south-west Madagascar.

References

1. Oplurus saxicola Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oplurus_saxicola
2. Oplurus saxicola on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/172910/6940186

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