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【Chameleon】Introduction to chameleon species

2021-05-31 / 1093 Read

Chameleon (scientific name: Chamaeleonidae) (English: chameleon) commonly known as chameleon, lizard suborder (Sauria) Chamaeleontidae reptile, produced in the Eastern Hemisphere, mainly arboreal. Characterized by changes in body color. Every 2 to 3 toes are combined into two groups of opposite toes and terminal teeth, and the tongue is slender and stretchable. The anoles of the family Iguanidae are native to the Western Hemisphere and are also known as false conservators. There are two genera of true convicts, UBrookesia (19 species) and Chamaeleo (70 species).

【Chameleon】Chameleon

BreedName: Chameleon

Lifetime: About 6 to 8 years for males

About 5 years for females, and the more prolific the females, the shorter their lifespans.

Chameleon Characteristics: A chameleon's skin changes with background, temperature, and mood; male chameleons turn dark protective colors into bright colors to warn others The chameleon leaves its territory. Some chameleons also turn their calm green to red to threaten enemies. The purpose is to protect yourself, avoid being attacked, and make yourself survive.

Breed introduction: Vertebrate, with a slightly flat trunk, rough fur, slightly longer limbs, and extremely slow movement. Tongue long, can lick insects. There are a variety of pigment blocks under the epidermis, which can change to different colors at any time. The body length is more than 17 to 25 cm (7 to 10 cm), and the longest is 60 cm. The sides are flat and the tail is often curled. The eyes are bulging and can be rotated independently. The head of some species is helmet-shaped, and some species have conspicuous headgear, such as 3 long horns that protrude forward, etc. The males are more conspicuous and may be used to defend their occupied areas. Mainly eat insects, large species also eat birds. Most species are oviparous, laying 2 to 40 eggs on the ground. The eggs are buried in the soil or in rotten wood, and the incubation period is about 3 months.