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Big-nosed chameleon, Andasibe, Madagascar A small chameleon found at night in the Andasibe area. The Calumma nasutum species is considered to be a species complex. Coming January, a paper is expected that will split it into several species. And they&#039;re going to be difficult to tell apart.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86095/big-nosed_chameleon_-_side_view_andasibe_madagascar.html" title="Big-nosed chameleon - side view, Andasibe, Madagascar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/86095_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=ZvlI39%2Fde9p%2Fd4jI7wpj8mWieuc%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Big-nosed chameleon - side view, Andasibe, Madagascar A small chameleon found at night in the Andasibe area. The Calumma nasutum species is considered to be a species complex. Coming January, a paper is expected that will split it into several species. And they&#039;re going to be difficult to tell apart.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86096/big-nosed_chameleon_-_top_view_andasibe_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86097/big-nosed_chameleon_andasibe_madagascar.html Africa,Andasibe,Big-nosed chameleon,Calumma nasutum,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Winter,World" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86096/big-nosed_chameleon_-_top_view_andasibe_madagascar.html" title="Big-nosed chameleon - top view, Andasibe, Madagascar"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/86096_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=cc2NavA%2FNiCoRg7I0pCSFmCLh2I%3D" width="200" height="136" alt="Big-nosed chameleon - top view, Andasibe, Madagascar A small chameleon found at night in the Andasibe area. The Calumma nasutum species is considered to be a species complex. Coming January, a paper is expected that will split it into several species. And they&#039;re going to be difficult to tell apart.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86095/big-nosed_chameleon_-_side_view_andasibe_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86097/big-nosed_chameleon_andasibe_madagascar.html Africa,Andasibe,Big-nosed chameleon,Calumma nasutum,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Winter,World" /></a></figure> Africa,Andasibe,Big-nosed chameleon,Calumma nasutum,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Winter,World Click/tap to enlarge

Big-nosed chameleon, Andasibe, Madagascar

A small chameleon found at night in the Andasibe area. The Calumma nasutum species is considered to be a species complex. Coming January, a paper is expected that will split it into several species. And they're going to be difficult to tell apart.

Big-nosed chameleon - side view, Andasibe, Madagascar A small chameleon found at night in the Andasibe area. The Calumma nasutum species is considered to be a species complex. Coming January, a paper is expected that will split it into several species. And they're going to be difficult to tell apart.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86096/big-nosed_chameleon_-_top_view_andasibe_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86097/big-nosed_chameleon_andasibe_madagascar.html Africa,Andasibe,Big-nosed chameleon,Calumma nasutum,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Winter,World

Big-nosed chameleon - top view, Andasibe, Madagascar A small chameleon found at night in the Andasibe area. The Calumma nasutum species is considered to be a species complex. Coming January, a paper is expected that will split it into several species. And they're going to be difficult to tell apart.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86095/big-nosed_chameleon_-_side_view_andasibe_madagascar.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86097/big-nosed_chameleon_andasibe_madagascar.html Africa,Andasibe,Big-nosed chameleon,Calumma nasutum,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,Winter,World

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    Christine Young
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    Does it have a drop of water near its eye?
     Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Yes, looks like it :) Missed that. Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Eh, well, it was probably a tear. The chameleon was likely weeping from the honor of being photographed by the "man who has a path named after himself". Posted 5 years ago
        1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
          Ferdy Christant
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          You remembered! This thing is spreading fast. Posted 5 years ago
          1. View Christine Young's profile
            Christine Young
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            I could never forget such an accolade. Posted 5 years ago

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The Big-nosed chameleon

One of the smallest of the arboreal chameleons, the big-nosed chameleon is named for the large, paddle-like appendage which projects from the nose region. This flexible appendage is larger and more square-shaped on males, and is believed to be used to recognise potential mates.

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Uploaded Oct 29, 2019. Captured Jul 18, 2019 20:05 in Unnamed Road, Madagascar.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/13.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.