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Panther Chameleon Facts

Wild Locality

Madagascar

Habitat

Coastal Rainforests

Lifestyle

Arboreal (tree-dwelling)

Diet

Insects, Spiders, Worms, & Snails (insectivore)

Adult Size

(males) ~ 12-18” & 140-189g, (females) ~ 10-14” & ~ 60-100g

Activity

Diurnal (active during the day)

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Life Expectancy

~ 5-10 years in the care of humans (less in the wild)

Threats

Deforestation, Habitat Loss, & Importation

FUN FACTS

Panther Chameleons occur in many areas of Madagascar, each having completely different colorations. The Blue Bar Ambilobe Panther Chameleon is the most colorful of all, showing at times nearly every color of the rainbow. Members of all chameleon species change their colors primarily based on mood, & temperature. Male & female Panther Chameleons are extremely dimorphic, meaning they look very different from one another, & males become the most colorful when they are around females or rival males.

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