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Classification
Reptile
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Diet
Carnivore
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Lifespan
5–8 years
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Weight
0.2–0.7 kg
Population Trend
📉Decreasing
Description
The largest chameleon species in the world, endemic to Madagascar, capable of dramatic color changes.
Habitat
🌿 tropical forest🌿 dry forest🌿 coastal area
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Chamaeleonidae
Genus
Furcifer
Fun Facts
1
Males can reach 68 cm in total length, making them the world's largest chameleons.
2
They can change color rapidly for communication, camouflage, and temperature regulation.
3
Their tongue can shoot out at 0-60 mph in just 0.07 seconds.
4
They have independently moving eyes, allowing them to look in two directions at once.
5
Despite their size, they are surprisingly gentle and rarely bite humans.