Class Sauropsida Suborder Lacertilia Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Infraorder Iguania | |
Similar Oplurus cyclurus, Oplurus grandidieri, Oplurus saxicola, Chalarodon madagascariensis, Oplurus | ||
The Madagascar blue iguana (Oplurus fierinensis) is a saxicolous (rock dwelling) iguana of the genus Oplurus.
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Description
As the name suggests, the Madagascar Blue Iguana is blue, although can be different shades of blue or grey, depending upon the lighting. The ventral side is plain gray. The coloration provided good camouflage while living among the blue-grey rocks. It can reach a total length of 28cm.
Distribution
This species is endemic to Madagascar. It has been found in the region of Toliara in southwest Madagascar.
References
Oplurus fierinensis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA