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Distribution

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Continent: Indian-Ocean
Distribution: SW Madagascar (arid regions in the lower reaches of the Fiherenana and Onilahy river valleys, and on the Mahafly Plateau, W Tuléar Province)
Type locality: Mafale
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Oplurus fierinensis

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Oplurus fierinensis, also known as the Anzamala Madagascar swift[2] or Madagascar blue iguana,[3] is a saxicolous (rock dwelling) iguana endemic to Madagascar.[1][2]

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 28 cm.

Distribution

This species is endemic to Madagascar and has been found in the region of Toliara in southwest Madagascar.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Raxworthy, C.J. (2011). "Oplurus fierinensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172888A6936253. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172888A6936253.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Oplurus fierinensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 14 May 2019.
  3. ^ Haaramo, Mikko (27 February 2019). "IGUANIA – iguanid lizards". Mikko's Phylogeny Archive. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
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Oplurus fierinensis: Brief Summary

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Oplurus fierinensis, also known as the Anzamala Madagascar swift or Madagascar blue iguana, is a saxicolous (rock dwelling) iguana endemic to Madagascar.

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