Oplurus fierinensis
| Oplurus fierinensis | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Sauropsida |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Lacertilia |
| Infraorder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Opluridae |
| Genus: | Oplurus |
| Species: | O. fierinensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Oplurus fierinensis Grandidier, 1869 | |
The Madagascar blue iguana (Oplurus fierinensis) is a saxicolous (rock dwelling) iguana of the genus Oplurus.
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.[2]
Distribution
This species is endemic to Madagascar. It has been found in the region of Toliara in southwest Madagascar. [1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Oplurus fierinensis". /www.iucnredlist.org. IUCN Red List. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ↑ "Oplurus fierinensis GRANDIDIER, 1869". http://www.reptile-database.org/''. The Reptile Database. Retrieved 10 September 2014.