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Warty Chameleon, Berenty Spiny Forest, Madagascar
Warty chameleon (Furcifer verrucosus), also known as the spiny chameleon or crocodile chameleon, is a species of small reptile endemic to Madagascar. It occurs over much of the west part of the island and in drier parts of the south. It is seldom found in primary rainforest but favors arid disturbed land, including near the sea. The warty chameleon is a large species with males growing to a total length of 56 cm and females reaching 21 cm.