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Madagascar Girdled Lizard

Zonosaurus madagascariensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Gerrhosauridae ›Genus: Zonosaurus

About

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. It also occurs in plantations. On Cosmoledo, it occurs in open shrubland. This oviparous...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Madagascar Girdled Lizard?
The scientific name of Madagascar Girdled Lizard is Zonosaurus madagascariensis.
What is the conservation status of Madagascar Girdled Lizard?
The Madagascar Girdled Lizard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Madagascar Girdled Lizard belong to?
Madagascar Girdled Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Madagascar Girdled Lizard belong to?
Madagascar Girdled Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Madagascar Girdled Lizard belong to?
Madagascar Girdled Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Madagascar Girdled Lizard belong to?
Madagascar Girdled Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Madagascar Girdled Lizard belong to?
Madagascar Girdled Lizard belongs to the family Gerrhosauridae.
What genus does Madagascar Girdled Lizard belong to?
Madagascar Girdled Lizard belongs to the genus Zonosaurus.