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Namaqua Chameleon
The Namaqua Chameleon is a species of lizard indigenous to a few African deserts. It has developed excellent adaptation techniques to survive in the sand.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Sauria |
| Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus | Chamaeleo |
| Species | C. namaquensis |
| Scientific Name | Chamaeleonamaquensis |
| Length | Up to 25 cm |
| Coloration | Capable of changing body color |
| Distribution | Western desert regions of South Africa,Namibia and south of Angola |
| Habitat | Arid and semi-arid desert areas |
| Diet | Insects, mostly beetles and crickets; also lizards, including young chameleons from their own species, small snakes, scorpions |
| Clutch Size | About 20 eggs (3 clutches per year) |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 5th 2017 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
