Common chameleon

A reptile that can mimic the hues of nature and capture its feast with a tongue that’s like a thunder

Benny Trapp

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to change your colour according to your mood or surroundings? Well, that’s exactly what the common chameleon can do! This amazing reptile has the ability to alter its skin colour and pattern to blend in with its environment, communicate with other chameleons, or express its emotions. It can also move each eye independently, giving it a 360-degree view of its surroundings.

The common chameleon is not only a master of disguise but also a skilful hunter. It has a long, sticky tongue that can shoot out of its mouth and catch insects, spiders, and even small birds and lizards. Its strong, prehensile tail can also grasp branches and balance itself while climbing trees.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Algeria
2012
Cyprus
2012
Egypt
2012
Greece
2012
Iraq
2012
Israel
2012
Italy
2012
Introduced
Jordan
2012
Lebanon
2012
Libya
2012
Malta
2012
Morocco
2012
Portugal
2012
Introduced
Saudi Arabia
2012
Spain
2012
Introduced
Syria
2012
Tunisia
2012
Turkey
2012
Yemen
2012

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No