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Chamaeleo intermedius was a relatively small chameleon based on the fossil material, which is only 4.3 cm (1.7 in) long from the head to the middle of the torso. However it clearly exhibits traits typically associated with the genus Chamaeleo including the higher than broad body, well developed keel along the back, large eyes, helmet-like casque, well defined parietal crest and the presence of ...
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Since fossils have been found in Africa, Europe, and Asia, chameleons were certainly once more widespread than they are today. Although nearly half of all chameleon species today live in Madagascar, this offers no basis for speculation that chameleons might originate from there. [ 32 ]
A. brevicephalus was originally described as a chameleon, but, not all authorities agree with this. [2] If A. brevicephalus is a chameleon, then Chamaeleonidae fossil record extends all the way into the Paleocene. [citation needed] If it is not, then Chamaeleonidae fossil record starts in the Early Miocene with Chamaeleo caroliquarti. [citation ...
With few exceptions, the chameleons most commonly seen in captivity are all members of the genus Chamaeleo; the most commonly found species in the pet trade (as well as through captive breeders) include the common, Senegal, and veiled chameleons, but all chameleons tend to require special care, and are generally suited to the intermediate or advanced reptile keeper.
Parson's chameleon (Calumma parsonii) is a species of chameleon in the family Chamaeleonidae that is endemic to eastern and northern Madagascar. It is found from lowlands to an altitude of 1,195 m (3,920 ft) above sea level and mainly inhabits humid primary forest , but can also occur in disturbed habitats with trees. [ 1 ]
The average length of the common chameleon is 20–40 cm (8–16 inches), with females often being substantially larger than males. The colour of the common chameleon is variable, between yellow/brown through green to a dark brown. Whatever the background colour is, the common chameleon will have two light coloured lines along its side.
Chamaeleo caroliquarti is an extinct species of chameleon from Lower Miocene-aged strata of the Czech Republic. C. caroliquarti is the oldest known representative of Chamaeleo, and, if the middle Paleocene-aged Anqingosaurus is not a chameleon, the oldest known chameleon. [1]