Oplurus fierinensis

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]

Oplurus fierinensis
Oplurus fierinensis

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Opluridae
Genus: Oplurus
Species:
O. fierinensis
Binomial name
Oplurus fierinensis
Synonyms[2]

Hoplurus fierinensis (Grandidier, 1869)

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]

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References
  1. 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.
  2. 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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