Chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista
A species of Chameleons Scientific name : Chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista Genus : Chameleons
Chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista, A species of Chameleons
Scientific name: Chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista
Genus: Chameleons
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Description
The chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista leads a largely arboreal lifestyle, exhibiting expert climbing and gripping abilities, essential for its forest canopy habitat. Specialized in capturing small invertebrates, its tongue can rapidly extend to catch prey by surprise. Chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista also exhibits distinctive color-changing abilities, which not only aid in camouflage but also in communication among its kind.
General Info
Lifespan
3-10 years
Diet
Chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista primarily feeds on arthropods, demonstrating a marked preference for insects such as caterpillars, flies, and beetles. Cannibalism, albeit rare, has been observed in cases of nutritional desperation.
Appearance
Chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista is a visually striking reptile owing to its unique shape and adaptive coloration. Its size averages 10 inches long, characterized by a laterally compressed body, long thin limbs, and a prehensile tail. Its granular skin exhibits shades of green, brown, and black mimicking environment for camouflage. Notably, a tall rectilinear crest of spiky scales runs along its back ending in a short, whisk-like tail. There are no significant variations in appearance within the species.
Behavior
Chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista is predominantly solitary, exhibiting brilliant camouflage abilities for survival in diverse habitats. Its most unique behavior includes changing skin colors for communication and thermoregulation. Vigilant and territorial, it marks its domain with color displays, swaying movements, and prominent extension of vertical stripes. Its primary activities involve slow, meticulous foraging and hunting using a specialized, ballistic tongue.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Chameleons Genus
Chameleons Species
Chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista 
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