Oplurus grandidieri

Grandidier's Madagascar swift (Oplurus grandidieri) is a species of saxicolous (rock dwelling) lizard in the family Opluridae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Etymology
The specific name grandidieri, is in honor of French naturalist Alfred Grandidier.

Description
Grandidier's Madagascar swift has a distinctive light mid-dorsal stripe.

Geographic range
On the island of Madagascar, O. grandidieri has been found in a number of localities in the southern central highlands.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of O. grandidieri is rocky areas in forest, shrubland, or grassland.

Reproduction
O. grandidieri is oviparous.