Furcifer major, the southern carpet chameleon, is a species of chameleon found in various dry habitats of southern Madagascar. It was formerly considered a part of Furcifer lateralis.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Southern Carpet Chameleon being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Chamaeleo dilepis
- Chamaeleo africanus
- Chamaeleo senegalensis
- Chamaeleo gracilis
- Furcifer polleni
- Chamaeleo monachus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Chamaeleonidae
- Genus
- Furcifer
- Species
- Furcifer major
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