Calumma gallus

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Lance-nosed chameleon
Lance-nosed chameleon.GIF
Lance-nosed chameleon
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Calumma
Species:
C. gallus
Binomial name
Calumma gallus
(Günther, 1877)
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Range of Calumma gallus according to the IUCN (2013)

The lance-nosed chameleon, also known as a blade chameleon (Calumma gallus) is endemic to eastern Madagascar.

Distribution and habitat[]

This chameleon is found in eastern Madagascar, in several areas including Ambavaniasy, Ampasimbe, Andekaleka, Betampona, Ile aux Prunes, Karianga, Lokomby, Mahanoro, Manombo, Vohidrazana and Zahamena.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Jenkins, R.K.B.; Andreone, F.; Andriamazava, A.; Anjeriniaina, M.; Brady, L.; Glaw, F.; Griffiths, R.A.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotomalala, D.; Randrianantoandro, J.C.; et al. (2011). "Calumma gallus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2011: e.T176303A7213908. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T176303A7213908.en. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
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