Perinet Chameleon (Calumma gastrotaenia)

Perinet Chameleon, a reference photo — Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The Perinet chameleon (Calumma gastrotaenia), also known as the Malagasy side-striped chameleon, is a small species of chameleon endemic to humid primary forests, particularly along rivers, in eastern and central Madagascar at elevations between 600 and 1,530 m. It is listed on CITES Appendix II, and as such, trade in the Perinet chameleon is regulated. Exporting the species from Madagascar has been banned since 1995.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Perinet 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

Calumma glawi
Furcifer polleni

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Calumma
Species: Calumma gastrotaenia

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