Collared iguana  (Oplurus cuvieri)

The collared iguana is the most common lizard species in the western forests of Madagascar and the largest species in the Opluridae family (3). It is named for the distinctive black collar that stands out against the greyish-brown body, which is speckled with lighter spots. This iguana species has a robust, flattened build, with a chunky head and a relatively short tail, which bears spiny whorled scales down its length (2) (4). Female collared iguanas are duller in colour than males (4).