Wavy chameleon
A species of Horned chameleons Scientific name : Trioceros deremensis Genus : Horned chameleons
Wavy chameleon, A species of Horned chameleons
Scientific name: Trioceros deremensis
Genus: Horned chameleons
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Description
Trioceros deremensis, common name Usambara three-horned chameleon and wavy chameleon, is a species of chameleon native to Tanzania.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Wavy chameleon is primarily insectivorous, favoring arthropods like crickets, locusts, and wandering spiders. They also occasionally consume soft-bodied invertebrates such as worms, providing a varied diet.
Appearance
Wavy chameleon is a medium-sized chameleon that grows to about 30 centimeters. Possessing a protruding, triangular snout, its skin is covered in granular scales. Its primary coloration is a rich green, often with swathes of lighter green in males. Females can exhibit speckled patterns. A unique feature is the presence of large rostral combs in males, extending from underneath the mouth to mid-body. The absence of conspicuous horns is noteworthy.
Behavior
Wavy chameleon are solitary creatures, only associating during mating season. These arboreal chameleons use their color-changing ability for communication and camouflage, a prime adaptation to the montane forests they inhabit. They maintain a home range, aggressively repelling intruders with displays of silhouette enlargement and color intensification.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Chameleons Genus
Horned chameleons Species
Wavy chameleon 
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