Oustalet's Chameleon
Furcifer oustaleti
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Chamaeleonidae
The Malagasy giant chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti), also known commonly as Oustalet's chameleon, is a large species of chameleon which is native to the entirety of Madagascar, but also has been introduced near Nairobi in Kenya (though its current status there is unclear) and in Miami-Dade County in the United States. It occurs in a wide range of habitats, even among degraded vegetation within villages, but is relatively rare in the interior of primary forest. Distribution and habitat Furcifer oustaleti is endemic to Madagascar and is found throughout the island.
Furcifer oustaleti, le Caméléon d'Oustalet ou Caméléon géant de Madagascar est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Chamaeleonidae. Étymologie Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur d'Émile Oustalet. Description Reproduction Alimentation Répartition Cette espèce est endémique de Madagascar.
El camaleón de Oustalet o camaleón gigante de Madagascar (Furcifer oustaleti) es una especie de saurópsido escamado de la familia Chamaeleonidae. Habitante de Madagascar, es la especie de camaleón de mayor longitud. Descripción El camaleón de Oustalet es la especie de camaleón de mayor longitud, llegando a los 68,5 centímetros.
Distribution
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