Chamaeleon

• Arboreal lizard.

• Body is covered by scales that are modified into granular tubercles.

• Head bears prominent helmet or hood.

• Noted for ‘Zygodactyly’ – an adaptation for grasping.

• Long and prehensile tail for holding on to the small branches.

• Long and tensile tongue with sticky tip for food capture.

• Large, independently revolving eyes.

• Binocular vision.

• Characteristic Camouflage, Concealment, Protection, and self defence.