Calumma jejy

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Calumma jejy
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Calumma
Species:
C. jejy
Binomial name
Calumma jejy
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Calumma jejy, the Marojejy Peak chameleon, is a species of chameleon found in Madagascar. [2]

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References

  1. 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.; Robsomanitrandrasana, E. (2011). "Calumma jejy". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2011: e.T172951A6947173. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172951A6947173.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. Calumma jejy at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2018-10-31.