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