Carpet Chameleon
Furcifer lateralis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyChamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
- GenusFurcifer (Fork-footed Chameleons)
- SpeciesFurcifer lateralis (Carpet Chameleon)
About the Carpet Chameleon
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.
Furcifer lateralis can be found in eastern Madagascar. It can be found between 120 and 1,925 metres (394 and 6,316 ft) above sea level, and inhabits forests, shrubby areas, grasslands and well-vegetated gardens. The range of this common species covers more than 130,000 km2 (50,000 sq mi). It tolerates some habitat degradation and is regarded as Least Concern by the IUCN. There is an annual quota of individuals allowed to be collected for the pet trade.
Both sexes of Furcifer lateralis can reach total length of... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Carpet Chameleon in Ranomafana National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Carpet Chameleon in Ranomafana National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Carpet Chameleon sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Carpet Chameleon in Ranomafana National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Carpet Chameleon in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.