Calumma andringitraense

Calumma andringitraense
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
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

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

Distribution and habitat

Calumma andringitraense has a geographic range of only 1,220 square kilometers (471 square miles) in southeastern 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

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

1. 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. Calumma andringitraense at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 17 October 2023.

Further reading

• Böhme W  ( de ). 1997. "Eine neue Chamäleonart aus der Calumma gastrotaenia - Verwandschaft Ost-Madagaskars." Herpetofauna19 (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).