Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Lacertilia | |
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Similar Oplurus quadrimaculatus, Oplurus, Oplurus cyclurus, Oplurus saxicola, Oplurus cuvieri | ||
Grandidier's Madagascar swift (Oplurus grandidieri ) is a species of saxicolous (rock dwelling) lizard of the genus Oplurus.
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Etymology
The specific name grandidieri, is in honor of French naturalist Alfred Grandidier.
Description
Grandidier's Madagascar swift has a distinctive light mid-dorsal band.
Geographic range
Oplurus grandidieri is endemic to Madagascar. It has been found in a number of localities in the southern central highlands.
References
Oplurus grandidieri Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA