Big-nosed chameleon, Ranomafana

Note: I'm having trouble identifying these chameleons so I have asked for help. Will update the identification as soon as I know more.

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John Sullivan

Lion

This is Calumma nasutum or possibly another closely allied species such as Calumma fallax. Glaw & Vences's 3rd edition Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar (2007) suggests that Calumma nasutum was/is likely to be split, but I don't know if there have been further studies on these chameleons since that was published. Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you once again, John, you're golden! Posted 9 years ago

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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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by Ferdy Christant