African Chameleon
Chamaeleo africanus Laurenti, 1768
LC Least Concern
Names
| English | African Chameleon |
|---|---|
| Dutch | Afrikaanse Kameleon |
| Spanish | Camaléon africano |
| Chinese | 非洲避役 |
| Scientific name | Chamaeleo africanus Laurenti, 1768 |
About this species
The African chameleon, basilisk chameleon, or Sahel chameleon (Chamaeleo africanus) is a species of chameleon native to the Sahel and Nile Valley, with an introduced population present in Greece. An average size may be around 34 cm (13 in) long, including its tail.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Squamata |
| Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus | Chamaeleo |
In Suriname
1Records in Suriname
1949First record