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Basic information

Furcifer minor

Lesser Chameleon

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyChameleons
GenusChameleons
English name
Lesser Chameleon
Alternative names
Minor’s chameleon
Synonyms
Chamaeleon minor
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest
Microhabitat
Arboreal
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 100 mm
Body mass
max 22.9 g
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 2 years
Activity
Diurnal
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
0.4–0.7 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
8–16 individuals
Clutches per year
1–3 × per year
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4