Description: Scientific name: Trioceros melleri Life span: Up to 12 years Large male T. melleri, the largest chameleon from the continent of Africa, generally grows to a length of 24 inches (61 cm), but exceptionally huge individuals have reportedly grown to a length of nearly 30 inches (76 cm) and weighed 21 oz […]
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Description: Scientific name: Calumma parsonii Life span: 4-10 years C. parsonii males have ridges going from above the eyes to the nose, forming two warty horns, making them among the largest chameleons in the world. There are a number of color variations that fall within the normal range of the nominate subspecies, although it
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Description: Scientific name: Furcifer pardalis Life span: 2-7 years Panther chameleons can reach lengths of 16 to 20 inches (40 to 51 cm), with females often being shorter than males. A type of sexual dimorphism occurs when males have more vivid colors than females. Location affects coloration, and the various color patterns of panther chameleons
Description: Scientific name: Calumma malthe Life span: Unknown The adult male’s snout developed into a rather long, flat, obtuse horn with grooves above and below and huge tubercles. Occipital area is rather flat, with an angled but not pointed back and a broad flap on each side that runs continuously behind the occiput. Low, unevenly
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Description: Scientific name: Trioceros jacksonii Life span: 5-10 years Since male Jackson’s chameleons have three brown horns—one on the nose (the rostral horn), one over each superior orbital ridge above the eyes (the preocular horns), somewhat resembling the ceratopsid dinosaur genus Triceratops—they are frequently referred to as three-horned chameleons. Often, females lack horns or just
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Description: Scientific name: Kinyongia fischeri Life span: 2-20 years Usually vivid leaf green in hue, these chameleons have lime green or clay-tan coloured stripes on their back. Some people may also appear to the eye to be more dark or olive in color. They have two horns that resemble long noses and stick out
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Description: Scientific name: Trioceros ellioti Life span: 10 years- up to 20 years Trioceros ellioti is a species of lizard in the Chamaeleonidae family. It is often referred to as Elliot’s chameleon, Elliot’s groove-throated chameleon, and the montane side-striped chameleon. The hues of Elliott’s Chameleons vary. The palette includes green, gray, brown, and
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Description: Scientific name: Anolis barbatus Life span: 3-6 years Adults typically have tails that are somewhat shorter than their bodies, an average snout-vent length of up to 18 cm (7 in), and negligible sexual dimorphism. All of these are native to Cuba, are relatively large for anoles, have powerful heads, are dull gray or dull
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Description: Scientific name: Furcifer willsii Life span: Up to 8 years Furcifer willsii has a green and white coloration, with hints of brown along the head and back occasionally. The canopy chameleon (Furcifer willsii), also called Wills’s chameleon or wrongly Will’s chameleon, is a type of lizard belonging to the Chamaeleonidae family. Native Region/Habitat
Description: Scientific name: Furcifer pardalis Life span: 1 year – up to 8 years The Ambanja panther chameleons have slight variations within the same regional form. Males in Ambanja are typically a turquoise green or bluish turquoise tint with broad, deep red streaks all over their bodies. A bright light hydrant red to
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