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Madagascan collared iguana Endemic to Madagascar, easy to recognize by their black collar, but not that easy to spot. Madagascar,Oplurus cuvieri,Pyreras Reserve Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Madagascan collared iguana

Endemic to Madagascar, easy to recognize by their black collar, but not that easy to spot.

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The Collared iguanid lizard, ''Oplurus cuvieri'' is an arboreal Malagasy iguana, the largest of six ''Oplurus'' species. They are found in the western tropical forests of Madagascar and on Grand Comore Island. They have a mostly carnivorous diet and their breeding is timed with the rainy season.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 3, 2012. Captured Sep 2, 2012 11:54.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/11.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm