Oplurus fierinensis
| Oplurus fierinensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Opluridae |
| Genus: | Oplurus |
| Species: | O. fierinensis |
| Binomial name | |
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Oplurus fierinensis Grandidier, 1869 |
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The Madagascar blue iguana (Oplurus fierinensis) is a (rock dwelling) iguana of the genus Oplurus.
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.
This species is endemic to Madagascar. It has been found in the region of Toliara in southwest Madagascar.
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