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Chameleon

Furcifer sp

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

1.5' (45cm) long. It was one of the largest chameleons I saw. I think it might be F. oustaleti but not sure.

Habitat:

rainforest but has adapted to dry habitats of the south as well

Notes:

I spotted this near a very small village of the edge of Manongotry forest in Andohahela national park.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Dan Doucette
Correct, though a few species do eat small amounts of vegetation.
p.young713
So they are meat eaters, not vegetarians?
Dan Doucette
Most chameleons eat a variety of insects but larger ones will eat small birds and other lizards.
p.young713
Wow! I wonder what a big Chameleon this size would eat? I have never seen one this large!

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PublishedJuly 21, 2011

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