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Malagasy Giant chameleon taking a siesta in Isola  Furcifer oustaleti,Isola,Madagascar,Malagasy Giant Chameleon Click/tap to enlarge

Malagasy Giant chameleon taking a siesta in Isola

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The Oustalet's or Malagasy Giant Chameleon is a very large species of chameleon that is endemic to Madagascar, but also has been introduced near Nairobi in Kenya . It occurs in a wide range of habitats, even among degraded vegetation within villages, but is relatively rare in primary forest. With a maximum length of 68.5 cm , it is often considered the largest species of chameleon, though some suggest that prize goes to ''Calumma parsonii''. The diet of this chameleon includes, but is not limited.. more

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

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Uploaded Feb 12, 2013. Captured Sep 12, 2012 06:16.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/500s
  • ISO560
  • 500mm