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Veiled Chameleon

Veiled chameleon is a brightly colored chameleon native to Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The species is arboreal and omnivore. It is very popular in the pet trade. The chameleon is extremely territorial and aggressive and is known for its beauty.

Scientific Classification
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Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Reptilia
Order	Squamata
Suborder	Sauria
Family	Chamaeleonidae
Genus	Chamaeleo
Scientific Name	Chamaeleo calyptratus

Other Names	Cone-head Chameleon, Yemen Chameleon
Size	Male: 43 – 61 cm Female: 25 – 33 cm
Weight	Male: 100 – 200 g Female: 90 – 120 g
Color	Adult females are green with orange, white, yellow or tan spots while males are brighter with more marked blue and yellow bands and some blotches
Distribution	Yemen and Saudi Arabia (native range); Hawaii, Maui and Florida (introduced species)
Habitat	Plateaus, mountains, valleys
Diet	Insects like flies, caterpillars, butterflies, worms, slugs, young shoots, blossoms
Hibernation Fact	Hibernation is not natural for this species in the wild
Predators	Birds, snakes
Breeding Season	Round the year if there is fairly large amount of rainfall; in drier areas, it is limited to September and October
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	35 to 85 eggs
Incubation Period	5 to 6 months
Reproductive Age	4 to 5 months of age
Average Lifespan	Male: 4 to 8 years Female: 2 to 4 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern