CR

Calumma hafahafa

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Calumma hafahafa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat degradation across its limited range in northeastern Madagascar. The species' specialized arboreal lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it requires continuous canopy cover for movement and foraging. Agricultural expansion and charcoal production have eliminated much of its primary rainforest habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the humid microclimates essential for this chameleon's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This chameleon inhabits primary and secondary rainforests in northeastern Madagascar, typically found in the mid to upper canopy layers at elevations between 400-1,200 meters. It requires dense forest cover with high humidity levels and prefers areas with abundant epiphytic vegetation that provides both shelter and hunting grounds for insects.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calumma hafahafa classified as Critically Endangered?
Calumma hafahafa is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Calumma hafahafa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat degradation across its limited range in northeastern Madagascar. The species' specialized arboreal lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it requires continuous canopy cover for movement and foraging. Agricultural expansion and charcoal production have eliminated much of its primary rainforest habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the humid microclimates essential for this chameleon's survival.
Where does Calumma hafahafa live?
Calumma hafahafa occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Calumma hafahafa?
The main threats to Calumma hafahafa are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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