Oplurus saxicola (marked Madagascar swift) is a saxicolous (rock dwelling) iguana.

The name of this species, saxicola, comes from the Latin saxum, meaning stone or rock, as they live within that environment.

Extremely depressed reddish-green body, with marked spots.

The scales of the forefeet are webbed; the thighs of rear legs are muscular.

Scales on the neck are of similar dimensions to those on the back.