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Meller’s Chameleon
Meller’s chameleon is a species of chameleon found in Africa. It is the largest among chameleons not native to Madagascar. Like other chameleons, it can change its colors and it depends on the circumstances. The species is carnivore.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Sauria |
| Infraorder | Iguania |
| Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Subfamily | Chamaeleoninae |
| Genus | Trioceros |
| Scientific Name | Trioceros melleri |
| Other Names | Giant One-horned Chameleon |
| Size | Around 61 cm; larger specimens measures more than 76 cm |
| Weight | Large specimens weigh around 600 g |
| Color | Deep forest green basic color with white stripes; flanks contain brown, dark green, yellow or black spots and broad vertical bands; colors vary according to circumstances |
| Distribution | Malawi, northern Mozambique, Tanzania |
| Habitat | Bushy savannahs, interior mountains |
| Diet | Insects, smaller lizards, crickets, spiders, worms, caterpillars, small birds |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Up to 80 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 4 to 5 months |
| Average Lifespan | Around 12 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.
