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 10 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you once again, John, you're golden! Posted 10 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