About Calumma fallax (Mocquard, 1900)
Size and Morphometrics
Calumma fallax is a medium-sized species of chameleon. Males of this species have a snout-vent length ranging from 43 to 51 mm (1.7–2.0 in), while females have a snout-vent length ranging from 41 to 51 mm (1.6–2.0 in). The species can reach a maximum total length of 107 mm (4.2 in).
Geographic Range
This chameleon is endemic to eastern Madagascar. Its type locality is Ikongo forest, Madagascar. It occurs at mid-altitude across an approximate area of 2,057 km² (794 sq mi), though this range size has not been confirmed.
Conservation Status
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified Calumma fallax as data deficient, because insufficient information about the species is available to assign a different correct conservation status. Both the current population size and population trend of this species are unknown.
Threats
The habitat of Calumma fallax is threatened by human activity: slash-and-burn agriculture, bushfires, and logging.
Human Use
Calumma fallax is used in the pet trade and is sometimes kept in domestication.
