Malagasy Side-striped chameleon

Calumma gastrotaenia

The Perinet chameleon , also known as the Malagasy Side-striped chameleon, is a small species of chameleon endemic to humid primary forests, particularly along rivers, in eastern and central Madagascar at elevations between 600 and 1,530 metres. It is listed on CITES Appendix II, and as such trade in the Perinet chameleon is regulated. Exporting the species from Madagascar has been banned since 1995.
Malagasy Side-striped chameleon at night in 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. Calumma gastrotaenia,Geotagged,Madagascar,Ranomafana National Park

Appearance

Perinet chameleons are small and slender, reaching 15–20 cm, with an elongated head and body. They have smooth, uniformly green, brown or yellow skin with a white underside. A thin stripe runs from the tail base along the side of the body and through the eye, and may include white spots. There are three subspecies, Calumma gastrotaenia andringitraensis with a dorsal crest, C. g. marojezensis and C. g. guillaumeti. Male Perinet chameleons are larger and have a bony head crest.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyChamaeleonidae
GenusCalumma
SpeciesC. gastrotaenia
Photographed in
Madagascar