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Rudis Chameleon
Rudis chameleon is a species of small chameleon found in Africa.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Sauria |
Family | Chamaeleonidae |
Genus | Trioceros |
Scientific Name | Trioceros rudis |
Other Names | Rough Chameleon |
Size | 10 to 15 cm |
Color | Yellowish green to pea green to a brilliant grass green with a yellowish stripe down the sides in most of the individuals |
Distribution | Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Habitat | Low bushes and shrubs in open habitats, pasture habitats, roadside vegetation, villages and agricultural fields |
Diet | Insects |
Predators | Birds, snakes |
Mode of Reproduction | Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
Litter Size | 8 |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on November 7th 2016 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 7th June 2019.