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Oplurus grandidieri
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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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 stripe.[2]
Geographic range
On the island of Madagascar, O. grandidieri has been found in a number of localities in the southern central highlands.[1]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of O. grandidieri is rocky areas in forest, shrubland, or grassland.[1]
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