Arabian chameleon

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Arabian chameleon

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Chamaeleo
Species:
C. arabicus
Binomial name
Chamaeleo arabicus
Matschie, 1893
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Arabian chameleon's distribution

The Arabian chameleon (Chamaeleo arabicus) is a species of chameleon native to the southern Arabian Peninsula.[2] During the monsoon season, they turn green.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Busais, S.M.S., Al Jumaily, M.M. & Sindaco, R. (2012). "Chamaeleo arabicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T199603A2606083. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T199603A2606083.en. Retrieved 29 March 2021.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Facts about Arabian Chameleon (Chamaeleo arabicus) - Encyclopedia of Life
  3. ^ BBC Nature - In pictures: Arabia's extraordinary wildlife
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