The Parson's chameleon (Calumma parsonii) is a very large species of chameleon that is endemic to isolated pockets of humid primary forest in eastern and northern Madagascar. It is listed on CITES Appendix II, meaning that trade in this species is regulated. As with the majority of chameleon species from Madagascar, it is illegal to import Parson's chameleons from their native country.
I have wanted to photograph these incredibly vivid chameleons for so long, it was well worth the wait. Their size is incredulous bigger than my hand was the common measurement.
Location: Madagascar | Pereyas Reserve
Camera settings: ISO 400 | f6.3 | 1/40
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