Lesser chameleon

Lesser chameleon
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Lacertilia
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Furcifer
Species: F. minor
Binomial name
Furcifer minor
(Günther, 1879)

The lesser chameleon (Furcifer minor) is a species of lizard in the Chamaeleonidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar.

It is threatened by habitat loss as a result of mining and logging.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Andreone, F., Andriamazava, A., Anjeriniaina, M., Brady, L., Glaw, F., Griffiths, R.A., Jenkins, R.K.B., Rabibisoa, N., Rakotomalala, D., Rakotondravony, H., Randrianantoandro, J.C., Randrianiriana, J., Randrianizahana , H., Ratsoavina, F. & Robsomanitrandrasana, E. (2010). "Furcifer minor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  2. ↑ Andreone, F., Andriamazava, A., Anjeriniaina, M., Brady, L., Glaw, F., Griffiths, R.A., Jenkins, R.K.B., Rabibisoa, N., Rakotomalala, D., Rakotondravony, H., Randrianantoandro, J.C., Randrianiriana, J., Randrianizahana , H., Ratsoavina, F. & Robsomanitrandrasana, E. (2010). "Furcifer minor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
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