Madagascar Girdled Lizard
Zonosaurus madagascariensis
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Gerrhosauridae
The Madagascar girdled lizard or Madagascar plated lizard (Zonosaurus madagascariensis) is a species of lizard in the family Gerrhosauridae. It is found in Madagascar, some outlying islands (Nosy Be and the nearby islands; Grande Glorieuse) and the Seychelles (Cosmoledo). This generally common lizard is found in a range of habitat types, including open and degraded humid forest at mid and low altitudes.
Zonosaurus madagascariensis, le Zonosaure de Madagascar, est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Gerrhosauridae. Répartition Cette espèce se rencontre à Madagascar, aux îles Glorieuses et à Cosmoledo aux Seychelles. Description Zonosaurus madagascariensis mesure jusqu'à 30 cm.
Zonosaurus madagascariensis es una especie de lagarto del género Zonosaurus, familia Gerrhosauridae. Fue descrita científicamente por Gray en 1831. Habita en Madagascar y Seychelles.
Distribution
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