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Rhinoceros Chameleon
The Rhinoceros Chameleon is a species of rare chameleons found in a limited region in Madagascar. They got their name from the proboscis- or horn-like nose that can clearly be seen in the males. These are arboreal (tree-dwelling) creatures that are gradually decreasing in numbers.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Iguania |
Family | Chamaeleonidae |
Genus | Furcifer |
Species | F. rhinoceratus |
Scientific Name | Furcifer rhinoceratus |
Length/Size | Up to about 27 cm (11 in) |
Body Coloration | Normally grey or faint brown with a few darker-colored transverse bars; females turn purple when pregnant |
Range/Distribution | Western Madagascar |
Habitat | Dry forests |
Diet/Food | Usually insects including locusts, grasshoppers, crickets, etc. |
Breeding Season | Not known |
Clutch Size | 4-11 eggs (recorded in captivity) |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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Published on January 7th 2019 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 24th December 2018.