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Calumma fallax

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Calumma fallax
Both in Ranomafana National Park
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Calumma
Species:
C. fallax
Binomial name
Calumma fallax
(Mocquard, 1900)
Synonyms[3]

Chamaeleon fallax Mocquard, 1900[2]

Calumma fallax, the deceptive chameleon or short-nosed deceptive chameleon is a species of chameleon endemic to eastern Madagascar,[4] where its type locality is the Ikongo forest. It was first described by François Mocquard in 1900 as Chamaeleon fallax, and it was first recognized as Calumma fallax in 1986.[3] It is a member of the Chamaeleoninae nominotypical subfamily of chameleons, and is believed to be found over an area of 2,057 km2 (794 sq mi), although the population is unknown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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Calumma fallax is endemic to eastern Madagascar, and has a type locality of the Ikongo forest, Madagascar.[3] It can be found at a mid-altitude over an area of about 2,057 km2 (794 sq mi), although this is not confirmed.[1] The International Union for Conservation of Nature have classed this species as "data deficient", as not enough information on this species is available to correctly classify it.[1] The population of this species is unknown and no population trend is known. It is found in an area where the habitat is affected by the slash-and-burn agricultural method, bushfires, and logging. Calumma fallax is used in the pet industry and is sometimes domesticated.[1]

Taxonomy

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It was first described in 1900 by Mocquard as Chamaeleon fallax,[2] and accepted as valid by Werner 11 years later under the same name. In 1986, Klaver and Böhme [de] moved it to the genus Calumma. This combination has been accepted in later studies.[3]

Description

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Calumma fallax is a medium-sized chameleon, with males measuring 43–51 mm (1.7–2.0 in) and females 41–51 mm (1.6–2.0 in) in snout–vent length; it can reach a total length of 107 mm (4.2 in).[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Jenkins, R.K.B.; Andreone, F.; Andriamazava, A.; Anjeriniaina, M.; Brady, L.; Glaw, F.; Griffiths, R.A.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotomalala, D.; Randrianantoandro, J.C.; Randrianiriana, J.; Randrianizahana , H.; Ratsoavina, F.; Raxworthy, C.J.; Robsomanitrandrasana, E.; Carpenter, A. (2011). "Calumma fallax". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T176302A7213659. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T176302A7213659.en. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b Mocquard, F. (1900). "Nouvelle contribution a la faune herpétologique de Madagascar". Bulletin de la Société philomathique de Paris. Series 9. 2: 93–111.
  3. ^ a b c d e Calumma fallax at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 29 September 2021.
  4. ^ Glaw, Frank; Vences, Miguel (2007). A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar (3rd ed.). Cologne, Germany: Vences & Glaw Verlags. ISBN 978-3929449037.