Calumma hilleniusi
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| Calumma hilleniusi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus: | Calumma |
| Species: | C. hilleniusi |
| Binomial name | |
| Calumma hilleniusi | |
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| Synonyms[2] | |
Calumma hilleniusi is a species of chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.[2]
Etymology[edit]
The specific name, hilleniusi, is in honor of Dutch herpetologist Dick Hillenius.[3]
Habitat[edit]
The preferred natural habitats of C. hilleniusi are forest and grassland, at altitudes of 1,550–2,550 m (5,090–8,370 ft).[1]
Reproduction[edit]
C. hilleniusi is oviparous.[2] A female may lay a clutch of as many as ten eggs.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Jenkins, R.K.B.; Andreone, F.; Andriamazava, A.; Andriantsimanarilafy, R.A.; Anjeriniaina, M.; Brady, L.; Glaw, F.; Griffiths, R.A.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotomalala, D.; Randrianantoandro, J.C.; Randrianiriana, J.; Randrianizahana , H.; Ratsoavina, F.; Robsomanitrandrasana, E. (2011). "Calumma hilleniusi ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172925A6942671. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172925A6942671.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Calumma hilleniusi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2018-10-31.
- ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Calumma hilleniusi, p. 124).
Further reading[edit]
- Brygoo É-R, Blanc CP, Domergue C (1973). "Notes sur les Chamaeleo de Madagascar. XI. Un nouveau caméléon de l'Ankaratra : C. brevicornis hilleniusi n. subsp." Bulletin de la Société zoologique de France 98 (1): 113–120. (Chamaeleo brevicornis hilleniusi, new subspecies). (in French).
- Glaw F, Vences M (2006). A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar, Third Edition. Cologne, Germany: Vences & Glaw Verlag. 496 pp. ISBN 978-3929449-03-7.
- Klaver C, Böhme W (1986). "Phylogeny and classification of the Chamaeleonidae (Sauria) with special reference to hemipenis morphology". Bonner zoologische Monographien 22: 1–64. (Calumma brevicornis hillenius, new combination).
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