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Globe-horned chameleon

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Globe-horned chameleon
Conservation status

Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Calumma
Species: C. globifer
Binomial name
Calumma globifer
(Günther, 1879)

The globe-horned chameleon or flat-casqued chameleon (Calumma globifer) is a large species of chameleon endemic to isolated pockets of humid primary forest in eastern and south eastern Madagascar. It is listed on CITES Appendix II, meaning trade in this species is regulated.

Description

Colour variations include red-brown, yellow, black, white, and green.

References

  1. Jenkins, R.K.B.; Andreone, F.; Andriamazava, A.; Anjeriniaina, M.; Glaw, F.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotomalala, D.; Randrianantoandro, J.C.; Randrianiriana, J.; Randrianizahana , H.; Ratsoavina, F.; Robsomanitrandrasana, E. (2011). "Calumma globifer". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172830A6926094. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172830A6926094.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  • ARKive.com. Accessed 26-10-2012
Taxon identifiers
Calumma globifer


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