Calumma ratnasariae

Calumma ratnasariae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Calumma
Species:
C. ratnasariae
Binomial name
Calumma ratnasariae
Protzel, Scherz, Ratsoavina, Vences, & Glaw, 2020
Calumma ratnasariae sp. nov. from Ampotsidy mountains. (A, B) Adult male holotype (ZSM 35/2016), slightly displaying, and (C) adult female (MSZC 0130, UADBA uncatalogued) in relaxed state. Named after Yulia Ratnasari

Calumma ratnasariae is a species of chameleon found in Madagascar.[1] Calumma ratnasariae is a species of chameleon exclusively found within the Bealanana District situated in the northern region of Madagascar. Its habitat ranges from the Analabe Forest in the southern territory to Andrevorevo.[2]


The specific epithet is named after Yulia Ratnasari,[2] in recognition of her contribution for taxonomic research and nature conservation projects in Madagascar.

References

  1. ^ Calumma ratnasariae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 2018-10-31.
  2. ^ a b "Calumma ratnasariae". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
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