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Veiled Chameleon
About Veiled Chameleon
The Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) is a reptile with a unique appearance and triangular protrusion on the head. Its eyes can rotate 180 degrees. The mating season of the veiled chameleon depends on climatic conditions. If rainfall is high, these chameleons can mate throughout the year while the female can lay up to three eggs a year.
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Common Name
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Cone-head chameleon, Yemeni chameleon, Yemen chameleon
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Chamaeleo calyptratus
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Species
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Chamaeleo calyptratus
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Genus
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Chamaeleo
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SubFamily
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Mochokinae
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Family
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Chamaeleonidae
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SuperFamily
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Chamaeleonoidea
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SubOrder
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Iguania
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Order
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Squamata
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Veiled Chameleon |
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Color
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Yellow
Green
Brown
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
Spiny Scales
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Min Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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27 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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0.2 lbs |
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Max Weight
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0.44 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
Monocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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55°F to 95°F |
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Substrate
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Fine Gravel
Peat Moss
Coconut Fiber
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Veiled Chameleon including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Climbing
Crawling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Veiled Chameleon. |
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Lifespan
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8 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Mountain
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Country
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United Arab Emirates (the)
Yemen
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