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Petter's Chameleon

Furcifer petteri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Chamaeleonidae ›Genus: Furcifer

About

Furcifer petteri, also known as Petter's chameleon, is a species of chameleon, which is endemic to northern Madagascar. Furcifer petteri was initially described as the subspecies Chamaeleo willsii petteri by Édouard-Raoul Brygoo and Charles Domergue in 1966, but later transferred to the genus Furcifer and given full species status by Frank Glaw and Miguel Vences in 1994.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Petter's Chameleon?
The scientific name of Petter's Chameleon is Furcifer petteri.
What is the conservation status of Petter's Chameleon?
The Petter's Chameleon has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Petter's Chameleon belong to?
Petter's Chameleon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Petter's Chameleon belong to?
Petter's Chameleon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Petter's Chameleon belong to?
Petter's Chameleon belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Petter's Chameleon belong to?
Petter's Chameleon belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Petter's Chameleon belong to?
Petter's Chameleon belongs to the family Chamaeleonidae.
What genus does Petter's Chameleon belong to?
Petter's Chameleon belongs to the genus Furcifer.