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Jewelled Chameleon
Jewelled chameleon is a species of lizard belonging to the family Chamaeleonidae, endemic to Madagascar. The species is diurnal and solitary.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Lacertilia |
Family | Chamaeleonidae |
Genus | Furcifer |
Scientific Name | Furcifer campani |
Other Names | Madagascar forest chameleon |
Size | Around 14 cm (5.5 in) |
Color | Pale green to dark green to brown background color with three pale brown stripes along the flanks and plenty of small bright-colored spots between the stripes; small red spots on the head |
Distribution | Madagascar |
Habitat | Mountain grass, heathland with shrubs and isolated trees at an altitude of 1,850 to 2,300 m (6,070 to 7,550 ft) above sea level |
Diet | Small invertebrates |
Hibernation Fact | May hibernate during winter |
Predators | Snakes, birds, monkeys |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 8 to 12 eggs |
Incubation Period | 7 to 10 weeks |
IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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Published on May 6th 2017 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.