Cuvier's Madagascar Swift (Oplurus cuvieri)

Cuvier's Madagascar Swift, a reference photo — Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Oplurus cuvieri, commonly known as the collared iguana, the collared iguanid lizard, Cuvier's Madagascar skink, Cuvier's Madagascar swift, and the Madagascan collared iguana, is a species of arboreal lizard in the family Opluridae. The species is native to Madagascar and the island of Grande Comore, Comoros. There are two recognized subspecies. O. cuvieri is the largest of six species in the genus Oplurus.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cuvier's Madagascar Swift being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Oplurus cyclurus
Cachryx defensor

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Opluridae
Genus: Oplurus
Species: Oplurus cuvieri

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