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Madagascar Keeled Cordylid (Tracheloptychus madagascariensis) basking on sand Most of Madagascar's lizards in the family Gerrhosauridae are in the genus Zonosaurus. The two exceptions are the two species in Tracheloptychus, which look like small Zonosaurus but with keeled scales. I was lucky enough to see populations of each of the two. Fall,Geotagged,Madagascar,Tracheloptychus madagascariensis Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Madagascar Keeled Cordylid (Tracheloptychus madagascariensis) basking on sand

Most of Madagascar's lizards in the family Gerrhosauridae are in the genus Zonosaurus. The two exceptions are the two species in Tracheloptychus, which look like small Zonosaurus but with keeled scales. I was lucky enough to see populations of each of the two.

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The Madagascar Keeled Cordylid

"Tracheloptychus madagascariensis", commonly known as the Madagascar keeled cordylid, is a species of lizard in the family Gerrhosauridae. The species is found in Madagascar.

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Uploaded Jul 25, 2023. Captured May 14, 2023 00:43 in HQP4+H5 Toliara, Madagascar.
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  • DC-G9
  • f/13.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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