Veiled Chameleon
Chamaeleo calyptratus
Adult veiled chameleons inhabit shrubs, trees, garden edges, and dry woodland in parts of the Arabian Peninsula, with introduced populations in places such as Hawaii and Florida. They are solitary ambush hunters that creep slowly along branches and shoot a long sticky tongue at insects and other small prey. Adults defend themselves by changing color, flattening or puffing the body, gaping, and hissing rather than by chasing enemies. The tall casque on the head is especially prominent in males and may help with display and water runoff.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Veiled Chameleon