Rhinoceros chameleon

Rhinoceros chameleon
male
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Furcifer
Species:
F. rhinoceratus
Binomial name
Furcifer rhinoceratus
(JE Gray, 1845)[2]
Synonyms
  • Chamaeleon rhinoceratus Gray 1845
  • Chamaeleon monoceras Boettger, 1913
  • Furcifer monoceras (Boettger, 1913)

The rhinoceros chameleon (Furcifer rhinoceratus) is a species of chameleon that gets its common name from its horn-like nose which is most prominent in males. It is endemic to dry forests in Madagascar.

  1. ^ Jenkins, R.K.B.; Andreone, F.; Andriamazava, 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). "Furcifer rhinoceratus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172758A6912413. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172758A6912413.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Furcifer rhinoceratus (Gray, 1845)". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2013-01-06.