Parson's Chameleon
Calumma parsonii
Conservation Status
VulnerableReptilia · Chamaeleonidae
About
Parson's chameleon is a species of chameleon in the family Chamaeleonidae that is endemic to eastern and northern Madagascar. It is found from lowlands to an altitude of 1,195 m (3,920 ft) above sea level and mainly inhabits humid primary forest, but can also occur in disturbed habitats with trees. For a chameleon, it is very large, long-lived and slow-reproducing.
Fun Fact
Parson's chameleon is the world's heaviest chameleon, reaching nearly 2 pounds, and its independently-rotating eyes give it a full 360-degree field of vision.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to eastern and northern Madagascar.
Diet
Feeds on invertebrates, especially insects, but they are opportunistic and sometimes also take small vertebrates like lizards and small birds.
Lifespan
12 years (wild)
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance