Furcifer lateralis
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Jewelled Chameleon
Also known as:
Carpet Chameleon
Another in the too-long list of chameleons which avoided having its picture taken. I guess I'll just have to go back to Madagascar soon.
I went back, and I got pictures, just as promised. Not exactly "soon" though.
These chameleons vary in appearance from beautiful greens and yellows to outrageously colorful patterns. This species does well in degraded habitat and is considered a "follower of civilization".
Here is a list of all the reptiles and frogs I saw on this 2007 trip to Madagascar.
On the long drive from Ranomafana National Park north to Antananarivo, we stopped along National Route 7 for this beautiful chameleon crossing the road, and moved him over to safety.
Printed references:
- Abate, A., and Abate, E. 2004. The Chameleons of Madagascar (DVD)
- Glaw, F., Vences, M. 1994. A Fieldguide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar, Second Edition
- Glaw, F., Vences, M. 2007. A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar, Third Edition
- Henkel, F., Schmidt, W. 2000. Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar and the Mascarene, Seychelles, and Comoro Islands
- Martin, J., Wolfe, A. 1992. Masters of Disguise: A Natural History of Chameleons
- Necas, P. 1999. Chameleons: Nature's Hidden Jewels
- Preston-Mafham, K. 1991. Madagascar: A Natural History
- Rogner, M. 1997. Lizards