Calumma andringitraense

Calumma andringitraense is a species of chameleon endemic to Madagascar. It was originally considered a subspecies of Calumma gastrotaenia, the Perinet chameleon.[1][2]

Calumma andringitraense
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Calumma
Species:
C. andringitraense
Binomial name
Calumma andringitraense
(Brygoo [fr], C. Blanc & Domergue, 1972)
Range of Calumma andringitraense
Synonyms[2]
  • Chamaeleo gastrotaenia andringitraensis
    Brygoo, C. Blanc & Domergue, 1972
  • Calumma gastrotaenia andringitraensis
    Klaver & Böhme [de], 1997
  • Calumma andringitraensis
    — Böhme, 1997
  • Calumma andringitraense
    N. Lutzmann & H. Lutzmann, 2004

Distribution and habitat

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Calumma andringitraense has a geographic range of only 1,220 square kilometers (471 square miles) in southwestern Madagascar. It is known to inhabit Andohahela National Park, Andringitra National Park, and Kalambatritra Reserve; this fragmented distribution may be a result of the species' narrow preferences of habitat. For the most part, it is restricted to intact, relatively high-altitude humid forests.[1]

Conservation and threats

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Due to its small and fragmented range and ongoing habitat loss, Calumma andringitraense is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Perhaps as a result of its limited population and other factors, illegal trade in it is virtually nonexistent. The population of the species is decreasing.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Jenkins, R.K.B.; Andreone, F.; Andriamazava, A.; Anjeriniaina, M.; Glaw, F.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotomalala, D.; Randrianantoandro, J.C.; Randrianiriana, J.; Randrianizahana , H.; Ratsoavina, F.; Robsomanitrandrasana, E. (2011). "Calumma andringitraense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172850A6929402. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172850A6929402.en. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b Calumma andringitraense at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 17 October 2023.

Further reading

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  • Böhme W [de]. 1997. "Eine neue Chamäleonart aus der Calumma gastrotaenia - Verwandschaft Ost-Madagaskars." Herpetofauna 19 (107): 5–10. (in German).
  • Brygoo E-R [fr], Blanc CP, Domergue CA. 1972. "Notes sur les Chameleo de Madagascar. X. Deux nouveaux Caméléons des hauts sommets de Madagascar: C. capuroni n. sp. et C. gastrotaenia andringitraensis n. subsp." Bulletin du Muséum d'histoire naturelle, Paris, Series 3, 56 (42): 601–613. (in French).
  • Glaw F, Vences M. 1994. A Fieldguide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar, Second edition. Cologne, Germany: Vences & Glaw Verlags/Serpents Tale. 480 pp. ISBN 978-3929449013. (in English).
  • Lutzmann N, Lutzmann H. 2004. "Das grammatikalische Geschlecht der Gattung Calumma (Chamaeleonidae) und die nötigen Annpassungen einiger Art- und Unterartbezeichnungen." Reptilia (Münster) 9 (48): 4–5. (in German).