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Leaf Chameleon
Leaf chameleon is a species of small chameleon occurring on an island off the east coast of Madagascar. Some of the smallest reptiles in the world also belong to the genus of this species. The species spends most of its time on the forest floor hunting for insects. It can change its colors.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Lacertilia |
Family | Chamaeleonidae |
Genus | Brookesia |
Scientific Name | Brookesia superciliaris |
Size | Up to 4.5 in |
Color | Any shade of brown, gray, green, olive, beige or dark red |
Distribution | Eastern Madagascar |
Habitat | Floor of evergreen primary forest, also found in secondary forest |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 2 to 5 eggs |
Incubation Period | 59 to 70 days |
Reproductive Age | 1 year of age |
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.