One of the 6 chameleons on WAnimals
Reptiles · Squamata · Chamaeleonidae
Chamaeleo chamaeleon
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
It is the only chameleon whose natural range reaches Europe. Its name comes from Greek and literally means "ground lion", a nod to its bearing despite its small size.
Weight
36 g on average
Size
20 cm – 40 cm
Life expectancy
3 years
Diet
Insectivore
Feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
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Sources consulted: Chameleon Forums; Animal Diversity Web; Animalia.bio; San Diego Zoo; AnAge (genomics.senescence.info); Wikipedia (Common chameleon); A-Z Animals
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