Nose-horned chameleon
A species of Cryptic chameleon, Also known as Andasibe Nosed Chameleon Scientific name : Calumma nasutum Genus : Cryptic chameleon
Nose-horned chameleon, A species of Cryptic chameleon
Also known as:
Andasibe Nosed Chameleon
Scientific name: Calumma nasutum
Genus: Cryptic chameleon
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Description
Calumma nasutum, the nose-horned chameleon, is a small species of chameleon found in Madagascar. The taxonomic identity of the species is currently uncertain and in need of revision, and this revision is likely to result in several newly described species. Several different data sets indicate that C. nasutum is a complex of several species.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Nose-horned chameleon sustains itself primarily by consuming small invertebrates, particularly including insects. Cleverly, it employs a sit-and-wait strategy to ambush prey such as roaches, crickets, and spiders.
Appearance
Nose-horned chameleon is a medium-sized chameleon with a distinctly pointed snout, having a flexible, crest-free body coated in smooth scales. It boasts a diverse palette ranging from green to brown, with males showcasing more pronounced shades. Females and younger individuals exhibit relatively dull hues. No notable tail, wing, or horn features present. Its unique nasal appendage, which extends forward in adults, particularly characterizes this species.
Behavior
Nose-horned chameleon predominantly exhibits a solitary and arboreal lifestyle. Primarily nocturnal, this species seeks food and mates during the night. It employs its extensive tongue to capture prey in a remarkable manner. Remarkably, nose-horned chameleon's color changing abilities, a characteristic defense mechanism, allow it to effectively blend in with the surrounding foliage, enhancing its chances of survival.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Chameleons Genus
Cryptic chameleon Species
Nose-horned chameleon 
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