Southern Carpet Chameleon
Furcifer major
About the Southern Carpet Chameleon
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.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Southern Carpet Chameleon?
The scientific name of the Southern Carpet Chameleon is Furcifer major.
How many Southern Carpet Chameleon sightings have been recorded?
259 observations of the Southern Carpet Chameleon have been recorded on iNaturalist.
259
observations on iNaturalist
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