Biology:Globe-horned chameleon
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Short description: Species of lizard
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
Colour variations include red-brown, yellow, black, white, and green.
References
- ↑ 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
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globe-horned chameleon.
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