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Basic information

Calumma parsonii

Parson’s chameleon

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderAmphisbaenians
FamilyChameleon
GenusCalumma
Czech name
Chameleon Parsonův
English name
Parson’s chameleon
Alternative names
Parson's Chameleon
Synonyms
Cameleonis rarissima, Chamaeleo madecasseus, Chamaeleo madecassus, Chamaeleo parsonii, Chamaeleo parsonsi parsonsi, Chamaeleon parsonsi var. cristifer, Chamaeleon partonsi
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest
Microhabitat
Arboreal
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 300 mm
Body mass
max 436.5 g
Offspring SVL
max 28 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 14 years
Activity
Diurnal
Diet
Carnivore
Foraging mode
Ambush
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
1.7–5 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
16–60 individuals
Clutches per year
1–1 × per year
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, eol traitbank, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4
Original documentation
SquamBase · 11962 · dryad-v5