Biology:Globe-horned chameleon

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Short description: Species of lizard

Globe-horned chameleon
Globe-horned Chameleon (Calumma globifer) (7639148832).jpg
Scientific classification edit
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)
Calumma globifer distribution.png

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. et al. (2011). "Calumma globifer". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T172830A6926094. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172830A6926094.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/172830/6926094. Retrieved 20 November 2021. 
  • [1] ARKive.com. Accessed 26-10-2012

Wikidata ☰ Q146936 entry