Labord's chameleon  (Furcifer labordi)

Like other chameleons of Madagascar, Labord's chameleon is likely to be facing two significant threats. Firstly, it may be impacted by exploitation for the wildlife trade, although this species is not one of the chameleon species that dominates Madagascar's chameleon trade (7). Secondly, it may be affected by the habitat degradation that is taking place over much of Madagascar. It is estimated that only 17 percent of the original vegetation of Madagascar remains, with agriculture, mining, and logging being among the main causes of habitat loss (8).

Labord's chameleon is listed on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meaning that any international trade in this species should be carefully monitored (3). Otherwise, there are no specific conservation measures in place for this unique reptile, although numerous conservation organisations are working to conserve the remarkably diverse habitats of Madagascar and its intriguing animal inhabitants (9) (10) (11).