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Baku Zoological Park

Yemen chameleon

Size and weight

Their body length reaches 6 cm

Nutrition

Omnivore

Life Span

2-7 years

Reproduction

20-70 eggs

Conservation status

Least Concern

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Native to Yemen and Saudi Arabia. It is found in dry mountainous areas at an altitude of up to 3500 meters

Males are larger than females and have a variegated color with a tall head crest reaching 7-8 cm. The Yemen chameleon feeds on crickets, worms, plant leaves, and sometimes small rodents. Very aggressive. Sexual maturity is reached at 6 months of age