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Basic information

Trioceros melleri

Meller's Chameleon

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyChameleons
GenusChameleons
Czech name
Chameleon Mellerův
English name
Meller's Chameleon
Alternative names
Elefantenohrchamäleon, Giant One-Horned Chameleon, Meller's Giant One-Horned Chameleon, Mellerchamäleon
Synonyms
Ensirostris melleri
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest
Microhabitat
Arboreal
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 288 mm
Body mass
max 389 g
Hatchling mass
~2 g
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 12 years
Activity
Diurnal
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
1.5–2 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
15–91 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, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4