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Big-nosed chameleon at night on leaf Found during a night tour in Andasibe, Madagascar.  Andasibe,Big-nosed chameleon,Calumma nasutum,Geotagged,Madagascar Click/tap to enlarge

Big-nosed chameleon at night on leaf

Found during a night tour in Andasibe, Madagascar.

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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.

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 17, 2012. Captured Sep 3, 2012 19:08 in 2, Madagascar.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO2000
  • 105mm