Furcifer bifidus explained

Furcifer bifidus is a species of chameleon that is endemic to Madagascar. It was described by Alexandre Brongniart in 1800. The International Union for Conservation of Nature have ranked this species of chameleon as Least Concern.

Distribution and habitat

Furcifer bifidus is found in east Madagascar, and there is no known type locality.[1] According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), it can be found over an area of 35368sqkm, and is therefore ranked as a Least Concern species of animal, although it is exposed to many threats. It can be found on the east of Madagascar north after the Mangoro River, and as far as Daraina and Marojejy National Park (Marojejy Massif). It has been found at a highest of 700m (2,300feet) above sea level. The two major threats to the Furcifer bifidus are logging for commercial reasons and the slash-and-burn method in agriculture. The species has been listed as protected.

Taxonomy

Furcifer bifidus was initially described by French chemist, mineralogist, and zoologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1800.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Furcifer bifidus | The Reptile Database . Reptile-database.reptarium.cz . 2012-11-11.
  2. Book: Charles Klaver Wolfgang Böhme. Charles J. J. Klaver. Das Tierreich - The Animal Kingdom: A Characterization and Compilation of the Recent Animal Groups. 11 November 2012. 1997. Walter de Gruyter. 978-3-11-015187-9. 17–.
  3. Web site: ITIS Standard Report Page: Furcifer bifidus . Itis.gov . 2012-11-11.