Calumma andringitraense

Calumma andringitraense
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Lacertilia
Infraorder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Subfamily: Chamaeleoninae
Genus: Calumma
Species: C. andringitraense
Binomial name
Calumma andringitraense
(Brygoo, C. Blanc & Domergue, 1972)
Range of Calumma andringitraense
Synonyms
  • Chamaeleo gastrotaenia andringitraensis
    Brygoo, C. Blanc & Domergue, 1972
  • Calumma gastrotaenia andringitraensis
    — Klaver & Böhme, 1997
  • Calumma andringitraensis
    — Böhme, 1997
  • Calumma andringitraense
    — N. Lutzmann & H. Lutzmann, 2004[1]

Calumma andringitraense is a species of chameleon endemic to Madagascar. It was originally considered a subspecies of Calumma gastrotaenia, the Perinet chameleon.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Calumma andringitraense has a geographic range of only 1,220 square kilometers (471 square miles) in southwestern Madagascar. It is known to inhabit Andohahela National Park, Andringitra National Park, and Kalambatritra Reserve; this fragmented distribution may be a result of the species' narrow preferences of habitat. For the most part, it is restricted to intact, relatively high-altitude humid forests.[2]

Conservation and threats

Due to its small and fragmented range and ongoing habitat loss, Calumma andringitraense is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Perhaps as a result of its limited population and other factors, illegal trade in it is virtually nonexistent. The population of the species is decreasing.[2]

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