Mediterranean Chameleon

Chamaeleo chamaeleon

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Chamaeleonidae

About

The common chameleon or Mediterranean chameleon is a species of chameleon native to the Mediterranean Basin and parts surrounding the Red Sea. It is the only extant species of Chamaeleonidae with a range that naturally extends into Europe.

Fun Fact

The Mediterranean chameleon is Europe's only chameleon species and can shoot its sticky-tipped tongue at prey with an acceleration 41 times that of a NASA space shuttle.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat young chameleons and have been observed to eat fruit.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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