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Oplurus grandidieri

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Grandidier's Madagascar swift (Oplurus grandidieri) is a species of saxicolous (rock dwelling) lizard in the family Opluridae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Etymology

The specific name grandidieri, is in honor of French naturalist Alfred Grandidier.[3]

Description

Grandidier's Madagascar swift has a distinctive light mid-dorsal band.

Geographic range

On the island of Madagascar O. grandidieri has been found in a number of localities in the southern central highlands.[1]

Reproduction

O. grandidieri is oviparous.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Raxworthy, C.J. (2011). "Oplurus grandidieri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172961A6949003. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172961A6949003.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Oplurus grandidieri ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
  3. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Oplurus grandidieri, p. 105).
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Oplurus grandidieri: Brief Summary

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Grandidier's Madagascar swift (Oplurus grandidieri) is a species of saxicolous (rock dwelling) lizard in the family Opluridae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

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