Warty Chameleon

Furcifer verrucosus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Chamaeleonidae

About

Furcifer verrucosus, also known as the warty chameleon, spiny chameleon or crocodile chameleon, is a species of reptile endemic to Madagascar. It was first described by Georges Cuvier in 1829.

Fun Fact

The species used to be only known as Furcifer oustaleti, but Jean-Francois Mocquard in 1894 noticed some morphological differences in the crests of the two chameleons.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in primary rainforest but favours arid disturbed land, including near the sea.

Diet

Feeds largely on insects which it catches with its long sticky tongue.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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