Oplurus fierinensis

Oplurus fierinensis
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. 1 2 "Oplurus fierinensis". /www.iucnredlist.org. IUCN Red List. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  2. "Oplurus fierinensis GRANDIDIER, 1869". http://www.reptile-database.org/. The Reptile Database. Retrieved 10 September 2014. External link in |website= (help)
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