Subphylum Vertebrata | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Lacertilia Rank Species | |
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Legu n oplurus cuvieri kirindy forest
Oplurus cuvieri, commonly known as the collared iguanid lizard, collared iguana, or Madagascan collared iguana, is a species of arboreal Malagasy iguana, the largest of six species in the genus Oplurus.
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- Legu n oplurus cuvieri kirindy forest
- Grosser madagaskar baumleguan oplurus cuvieri
- Etymology
- Description
- Geographic range
- Subspecies
- Diet
- Reproduction
- References
Grosser madagaskar baumleguan oplurus cuvieri
Etymology
The specific name, cuvieri, is in honor of French naturalist Georges Cuvier.
Description
As the common names suggest, O. cuvieri has a distinctive black collar that stands out against the body which is speckled with lighter spots. It has a large head, and the relatively short tail has spiny scales. The female is a duller brown colour.
The images below show considerable variation in markings and coloration.
Geographic range
The collared iguana is found in the western tropical forests of Madagascar and on Grand Comore Island.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized.
Diet
O. cuvieri has a mostly carnivorous diet.
Reproduction
Breeding is timed with the rainy season.
