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Indian Chameleon
Indian chameleon is a species of chameleon occurring in India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The species is diurnal and arboreal. The creature has the ability to change color rapidly.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Iguania |
| Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus | Chamaeleo |
| Scientific Name | Chamaeleo zeylanicus |
| Size | Up to 38 cm |
| Color | Shades of green or brown or with bands |
| Distribution | Parts of India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan |
| Habitat | Scrublands, dry deciduous and secondary forests, dry to arid areas, oases in desert areas |
| Diet | Grasshoppers, termites, other insects |
| Predators | Birds, snakes, other Chameleons, other reptiles, some predatory mammals |
| Breeding Season | Around October |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 10 to 40 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 3 months |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 19th 2017 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
