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Labord’s Chameleon
The Labord’s chameleon is a species of lizards that are native to the forests in Madagascar. They get their name in honor of the French adventurer Jean Laborde, who first spotted them. Unlike most other chameleon species, or in fact, creatures, the females are more colorful than the males.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Iguania |
| Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus | Furcifer |
| Species | F. labordi |
| Scientific Name | Furcifer labordi |
| Length/Size | Male: up to 308 mm; Female: up to 177 mm |
| Body Coloration | Males are green, while females are more colorful. The body is patterned with purple and blue marks on the flanks, and vibrant orange on the backbone |
| Range/Distribution | Southwest Madagascar |
| Habitat | Spiny and deciduous forests |
| Diet/Food | Mostly insects, but also non-insect arthropods |
| Breeding Season | January |
| Clutch Size | No data |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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Published on January 4th 2019 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 17th June 2019.
