Long-nosed Pinocchio chameleon fooled researchers—two new species identified

Phys.org11/17/2025 • Last cited 11/17/2025

Summary

Researchers have identified two new chameleon species, including one named Calumma pinocchio, which is characterized by its long nose, according to a study led by SNSB zoologist Frank Glaw published in the journal Salamandra. The findings were based on genetic and morphological analyses.

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