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American Chameleon
About American Chameleon
The American Chameleon (Anolis carolinensis) is a reptile with a bony protrusion on the top of the head called a casque, which channels water droplets into its mouth. From early April to late September is the breeding season for the American chameleon. The eggs produced are 0.49 inches x 0.37 inches on average.
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Common Name
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Green Anole, American Green Anole
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Anolis carolinensis
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Species
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Anolis carolinensis
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Genus
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Anolis
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Family
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Dactyloidae
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SubOrder
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Iguania
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Order
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Squamata
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the American Chameleon |
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Color
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Green
Brown
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Pattern
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Spotted
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
Spiny Scales
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Min Height
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4.9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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8 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
Monocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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70°F to 86°F |
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Substrate
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Peat Moss
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the American Chameleon including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Climbing
Crawling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the American Chameleon. |
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Lifespan
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8 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Swamps
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Country
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United States of America (the)
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