O'shaughnessy's chameleon

Calumma oshaughnessy

O'Shaughnessy's chameleon (Calumma oshaughnessyi) is a species of chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar. It was named after the British poet and herpetologist Arthur O'Shaughnessy.
Calumma oshaughnessyi at night in Ranomafana Very happy to find this exotic and colorful beautiful chameleon during a night tour in Ranomafana. Calumma oshaughnessy,Madagascar,O'shaughnessy's chameleon,Ranomafana National Park

Appearance

O'Shaughnessy's chameleon, being closely related to Parson's chameleon, is similar in shape and color but slightly smaller. Albert Günther, the first to scientifically describe the species, stated that the type specimen is a male measuring 15.5 inches (39.4 cm) in total length, including its tail which is 9 inches (22.9 cm) long. It is mostly brownish gray, with a darker throat and jaw. Although lacking horns, the male of the species has a short, bony structure on the snout. The female does not have this structure.
O'shaughnessy's chameleon, Ranomafana, Madagascar This is a juvenile. Africa,Calumma oshaughnessy,Madagascar,Madagascar 2019,O'shaughnessy's chameleon,Ranomafana National Park,World

Distribution

O'Shaughnessy's chameleon has a geographic range of about 18,000 square kilometers (6,950 square miles) throughout the southeastern portion of the central highlands of Madagascar. Its distribution extends from Tsinjoarivo, Ambatolampy in the north to Andohahela National Park in the south. The species is highly dependent on intact, humid forest as its habitat, living in lower densities on selectively logged territories.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyChamaeleonidae
GenusCalumma
Species
Photographed in
Madagascar