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Parson’s Chameleon
Parson’s chameleon is a species of large chameleon endemic to Madagascar. The species is one of the world’s largest chameleons. There are two recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Lacertilia |
| Infraorder | Iguania |
| Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Subfamily | Chamaeleoninae |
| Genus | Calumma |
| Scientific Name | Calumma parsonii |
| Size | 47 – 68 cm |
| Weight | Around 700 g |
| Color | Green, turquoise or yellow; sometimes yellow or orange lips and eyelids; pale yellow or white spots on the sides |
| Distribution | Eastern and northern Madagascar |
| Habitat | Forests |
| Diet | Lizards, birds, invertebrates, leaves, flowers, fruit |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 28 to 60 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 20 months |
| Reproductive Age | 3 to 5 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 6 to 12 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
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- Calumma Parsonii
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Published on May 6th 2017 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
