Globe-horned chameleon
Appearance
Globe-horned chameleon | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Chamaeleonidae |
Genus: | Calumma |
Species: | C. globifer
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Binomial name | |
Calumma globifer (Günther, 1879)
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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
[edit]Colour variations include red-brown, yellow, black, white, and green.
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- [1] ARKive.com. Accessed 26-10-2012