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Flap Necked Chameleon
Flap necked chameleon is a species of large chameleon occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the most extensively distributed species of chameleon. The species is arboreal. Like other chameleons, it has the ability to change its colors.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Sauria |
| Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus | Chamaeleo |
| Scientific Name | Chamaeleo dilepis |
| Size | Around 35 cm |
| Color | Different shades of green, yellow and brown; lower flanks contains one pale stripe and one to three pale patches higher up on the flanks |
| Distribution | Ethiopia, Somalia, Cameroon, northern South Africa |
| Habitat | Coastal forest, moist or dry savannah, bushy grasslands, woodland, rural and suburban areas |
| Diet | Variety of insects like beetles, flies, grasshoppers |
| Hibernation Fact | Might hibernate |
| Predators | Snakes, large birds, monkeys |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 20 to 30 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 10 to 12 months |
| Reproductive Age | 9 to 12 months |
| Average Lifespan | 5 to 8 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on November 5th 2016 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 7th June 2019.
