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Furcifer
''Furcifer'' is a genus of chameleons whose member species are mostly endemic to Madagascar, but ''F. cephalolepis'' and ''F. polleni'' are endemic to the Comoros. Additionally, ''F. pardalis'' has been Introduced species, introduced to Réunion, Mauritius and Florida, while ''F. oustaleti'' has been introduced to Kenya and Florida. Taxonomy The genus, generic name () is derived from the Latin root meaning "forked" and refers to the shape of the animal's feet. The genus contains 24 species.Frank Glaw, Glaw F et al. (2009)A distinctive new species of chameleon of the genus ''Furcifer'' (Squamata: Chameleonidae) from the Montagne d'Ambre rainforest of northern Madagascar.''Zootaxa'' 2269: 32-42. Species The following species are recognized as being valid."''Furcifer'' ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. ''Nota bene'': A Binomial nomenclature, binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Furcifer''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Furcifer Pardalis
The panther chameleon (''Furcifer pardalis'') is a species of chameleon found in the eastern and northern parts of Madagascar in a tropical forest biome. Additionally, it has been Introduced species, introduced to Réunion and Mauritius, as well as the state of Florida within the United States. Taxonomy The panther chameleon was first described by French naturalist Georges Cuvier in 1829. Its genus, generic name (''Furcifer'') is derived from the Latin root ''furci'' meaning "forked" and refers to the shape of the animal's feet. The species, specific name ''pardalis'' refers to the animals' markings, as it is Latin for "leopard" or "spotted like a panther". The English word chameleon (also chamaeleon) derives from Latin ''chamaeleō'', a borrowing of the Ancient Greek χαμαιλέων (''khamailéōn''), a compound (linguistics), compound of χαμαί (''khamaí'') "on the ground" and λέων (''léōn'') "lion". The Greek word is a calque translating the Akkadian langua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Furcifer Lateralis
The carpet chameleon (''Furcifer lateralis''), also known as the jewel chameleon or white-lined chameleon, is a species of chameleon that is endemic to eastern Madagascar. It is a relatively small chameleon and especially females tend to have bright markings in many colours, whereas males are mostly green and whitish or green and yellowish. Two populations formerly included in this species are now recognized as separate: the larger and less strongly coloured '' F. major'' from southern Madagascar, and the typically greenish (it is not generally found in a dark, blackish form) '' F. viridis'' from western and northern Madagascar. Distribution, habitat and conservation ''Furcifer lateralis'' can be found in eastern Madagascar. It can be found between above sea level, and inhabits forests, shrubby areas, grasslands and well-vegetated gardens. The range of this common species covers more than . It tolerates some habitat degradation and is regarded as Least Concern by the IUCN. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Furcifer Balteatus
''Furcifer balteatus'', also known as the two-banded chameleon or the rainforest chameleon, is a species of chameleon that is endemic to Madagascar. It was described by André Marie Constant Duméril and Gabriel Bibron in 1851. Distribution and habitat ''Furcifer balteatus'' is endemic to southeast Madagascar. It can be found in Ranomafana where the average temperature is between and the rainfall is roughly per annum. It has been found over an estimated area of but has a "patchy distribution" and is believed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature to be decreasing in population. Most sightings were at a height of above sea level but some were at lower altitudes. It is a rare species and most of the sightings were of single individuals. Some surveys have failed to locate any individuals and it is ranked as an Endangered species by the IUCN. The major threat to this species is degradation of its forest habitat. It is a CITES-listed species and export from Madaga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel's Chameleon (Furcifer Angeli)
The Angel's chameleon (''Furcifer angeli''), initially described as ''Chamaeleo angeli'', is a species of chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar, and was originally described by Édouard-Raoul Brygoo and Charles Antoine Domergue in 1968. Etymology The specific name, ''angeli'', is in honour of French herpetologist Fernand Angel. Distribution and habitat ''Furcifer angeli'' is endemic to Madagascar, and can be found in dry forest at the northwest of the country. It has been found in Bongolava, and between Anjiamangirana I and Namoroka National Park. It has also been reported to occur at Ambohibola and on the coast near Antsanitia in Mahajanga province. It has been found at between above sea level. It lives in trees in dry forests and is diurnal. Conservation status ''F. angeli'' is listed as being of Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This is because it has a wide range, estimated to c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Furcifer Antimena
The Antimena chameleon (''Furcifer antimena'') is a species of chameleon that is endemic to southwest Madagascar. It was initially described by French naturalist Alfred Grandidier in 1872. Distribution and habitat ''Furcifer antimena'' can be found in southwest Madagascar, more specifically between above sea level mainly around Antsokay, Toliara and Ankotapiky. It is believed to occur over an area of ; the Onilahy River and Mangoky River both seem to be natural boundaries to the range of this species. ''Furcifer antimena'' was ranked as a Vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) because it is found in an area where there is massive clearing of the forest for agriculture and charcoal production and because the population is believed to be declining. Description ''Furcifer antimena'' males have a dorsal crest formed of about thirty cone-shaped scales, each of which is between in length. The males are green with yellow and/or whitish s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Furcifer Cephalolepis
''Furcifer cephalolepis'' is a species of chameleon that is endemic to Grande Comore. It was described by Günther in 1880. The International Union for Conservation of Nature ranked the species as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as there are no signs that this species is in decline. ''Furcifer cephalolepis'' is used in the pet trade, with 8,583 specimens being exported from Grande Comore between 2004 and 2008. Distribution and habitat ''Furcifer cephalolepis'' is native to Grande Comore (Ngazidja) in the Comoros Islands. It is believed to cover the whole of Grande Comore (Ngazidja), , although the true coverage of the species is unknown and has not been recorded. It was ranked as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in their Red List of Threatened Species The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data Book, founded in 1964, is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Furcifer Belalandaensis
''Furcifer belalandaensis'', also commonly known as the Belalanda chameleon or the Sangoritan'i Belalanda, is a species of chameleon that is endemic to Madagascar. It was identified and described by Édouard-Raoul Brygoo and Charles Domergue in 1970. The International Union for Conservation of Nature rated this species as Critically Endangered on their Red List of Threatened Species. The World Wide Fund for Nature is trying to save this species from extinction. Distribution and habitat ''Furcifer belalandaensis'' is endemic to Belalanda, a town and rural commune in Toliara II District, Atsimo-Andrefana, south-west Madagascar. It is one of only five Critically Endangered reptiles extremely threatened by extinction. It has an extremely small range, being restricted to an area of . Its original habitat was gallery forest but this has all been cleared and it is now found in the canopies of the non-indigenous trees that have been planted and in the few remaining mature trees. Its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Furcifer Bifidus
''Furcifer bifidus'' is a species of chameleon that is endemic to Madagascar. It was described by Alexandre Brongniart in 1800. The International Union for Conservation of Nature have ranked this species of chameleon as Least Concern. Distribution and habitat ''Furcifer bifidus'' is found in east Madagascar, and there is no known type locality. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), it can be found over an area of , and is therefore ranked as a Least Concern species of animal, although it is exposed to many threats. It can be found on the east of Madagascar north after the Mangoro River, and as far as Daraina and Marojejy National Park (Marojejy Massif). It has been found at a highest of above sea level. The two major threats to the ''Furcifer bifidus'' are logging for commercial reasons and the slash-and-burn method in agriculture. The species has been listed as protected. Taxonomy ''Furcifer bifidus'' was initially described by French chemi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
