Merrem's Madagascar Swift

Oplurus cyclurus

''Oplurus cyclurus'', also known commonly as the Madagascar swift and Merrem's Madagascar swift, is a species of lizard in the family Opluridae. The species is endemic to Madagascar. It is arboreal and has a mostly Insectivorous diet. Its breeding is timed with the rainy season.
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Appearance

''Oplurus cyclurus'' is similar in appearance to ''Oplurus cuvieri''; so the two species may be easily confused.

''Oplurus cyclurus'' is slightly smaller than ''Oplurus cuvieri'', both of which have a distinctive large spiny tail. Neither species has a dorsal crest. ''Oplurus cyclurus'' has a dark brown or black band around the neck and similar paler markings on its back.

Behavior

''O. cyclurus'' is mostly arboreal, living in the spiny forests of southern and southwestern Madagascar.

Habitat

''O. cyclurus'' is mostly arboreal, living in the spiny forests of southern and southwestern Madagascar.

Reproduction

''O. cyclurus'' is oviparous.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyOpluridae
GenusOplurus
SpeciesO. cyclurus
Photographed in
Madagascar