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Senegal Chameleon
Senegal chameleon is a type of chameleon found in West Africa. The species make excellent pets due to their small to medium size and docile nature. Females are larger than males.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Lacertilia |
| Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus | Chamaeleo |
| Scientific Name | Chamaeleo senegalensis |
| Size | 20 to 30 cm |
| Color | Gray to brown or green; males grayish-brown with uneven triangular patches while females are uniform green or brownish-green; however it can change colors |
| Distribution | Senegal, Nigeria, Mali, Cameroon |
| Habitat | Moist savanna |
| Diet | Small crickets, fruit flies, wax worms, mealworms, other small insects |
| Predators | Birds, snakes |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 20 to 60 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 6 months |
| Reproductive Age | 6 months |
| Average Lifespan | 2 to 5 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on November 6th 2016 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 7th June 2019.
