Chameleon forest dragon
A species of Gonocephalus Scientific name : Gonocephalus chamaeleontinus Genus : Gonocephalus
Chameleon forest dragon, A species of Gonocephalus
Scientific name: Gonocephalus chamaeleontinus
Genus: Gonocephalus
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Description General Info
Description
Gonocephalus chamaeleontinus, the chameleon forest dragon or chameleon anglehead lizard, is a species of agamid lizard from Indonesia and Malaysia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Chameleon forest dragon predominantly feeds on a diet of insects, with a special preference for arthropods and small insects. Particular assets to their diet are beetles and crickets which provide essential nutrients.
Appearance
Chameleon forest dragon is a medium-sized lizard with a long, angular, distinctively crested head. This reptile's body is slender, covered in granular scales that range from green to brown. Its eye-catching feature is the frilled appendage along its neck and back. Females are usually grey-brown whereas males possess vibrant coloration - light green bodies with brighter green spikes. Young ones generally have less pronounced crests and a more uniform green color.
Behavior
Chameleon forest dragon is a highly arboreal species famously known for its color-changing abilities, like a chameleon, in response to environmental changes. It's predominantly solitary, exhibiting territorial behavior such as head bobbing and throat pouch extension to fend off intruders. Its primary behavioral characteristic includes diurnal activities majorly involving foraging for insects. This survival adaptation allows for optimal exploitation of food resources in its natural habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Gonocephalus Species
Chameleon forest dragon 
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