Lesser chameleon
| Lesser chameleon | |
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| male above, female below | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Lacertilia |
| Family: | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus: | Furcifer |
| Species: | F. minor |
| Binomial name | |
| Furcifer minor (Günther, 1879) | |
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The lesser chameleon (Furcifer minor) is a species of lizard in the Chamaeleonidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar.
It is threatened by habitat loss as a result of mining and logging.[2]
References
- ↑ Andreone, F.; Andriamazava, A.; Anjeriniaina, M.; Brady, L.; Glaw, F.; Griffiths, R.A.; Jenkins, R.K.B.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotomalala, D.; Rakotondravony, H.; et al. (2010). "Furcifer minor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ↑ Andreone, F.; Andriamazava, A.; Anjeriniaina, M.; Brady, L.; Glaw, F.; Griffiths, R.A.; Jenkins, R.K.B.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotomalala, D.; Rakotondravony, H.; et al. (2010). "Furcifer minor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
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