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Carpet Chameleon
Carpet chameleon is one of the smallest species of chameleon, endemic to the island of Madagascar. It can alter its color depending on the mood and environment. The species is known to be timid and shy.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Lacertilia |
| Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus | Furcifer |
| Scientific Name | Furcifer lateralis |
| Other Names | White-lined Chameleon |
| Size | Up to 17 and 25 cm |
| Color | Males are green whereas females possess varied colorations including white, orange and yellow bands; the throats and lips of both male and female have stripes |
| Distribution | Madagascar |
| Habitat | Mixed woodlands and forests |
| Diet | Small insects, mosquitos, flies, insect larvae |
| Predators | Snakes, birds |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 8 to 23 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 6 months |
| Reproductive Age | 3 months of age |
| Average Lifespan | 2 to 3 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on November 4th 2016 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 7th June 2019.
