Seychelles tiger chameleon
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The Seychelles tiger chameleon (Calumma tigris) is an endangered species of chameleon, found only on the Seychelles islands of Mahé, Silhouette and Praslin.
[edit] Endangered status
It is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List with its distribution limited to 45km. A 2006 survey estimated the remaining global population to be just under 2,000 individuals.
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Research and conservation of Seychelles reptiles and amphibians