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Oplurus
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Oplurus is a genus of Malagasy iguanian lizards, most of which are rock-dwelling terrestrial species.
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Opluridae |
Genus: | Oplurus Cuvier, 1829 |
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The sister genus to Oplurus is Chalarodon, which contains two species: Chalarodon madagascariensis and Chalarodon steinkampi,[1] which are terrestrial iguanas and easily distinguished from Oplurus by its smaller size and the presence of a distinct dorsal crest.