Calumma malthe

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Calumma malthe
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Calumma
Species:
C. malthe
Binomial name
Calumma malthe
(Günther, 1879)
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Calumma malthe , common name Malthe's green-eared chameleon is a species of chameleon found in Madagascar. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 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 malthe". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2011: e.T172923A6942479. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172923A6942479.en . Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  2. "Calumma malthe (GÜNTHER, 1879)". reptile-database.reptarium.cz. Retrieved 19 August 2013.