Mediterranean chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon musae)
The common chameleon is an arboreal lizards, using its pincer-like feet to hold onto branches of trees and shrubs. It is well known for being able to change color and for blending in with its environment. And this specimen clearly tries to do that.
Food consists of mainly insects, with very occasionally some fruit.
Total length can be up to 40 cm, with females often larger than males.
Their range extends from some parts of Southern Europe to North Africa and tthe Middle East. In Israel two subspecies are found:
Chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista (North of Beersheba)
Chamaeleo chamaeleon musae (South of Beersheba)
This one was found in the Negev desert, Israel
Mediterranean chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon musae)
The common chameleon is an arboreal lizards, using its pincer-like feet to hold onto branches of trees and shrubs. It is well known for being able to change color and for blending in with its environment. And this specimen clearly tries to do that.
Food consists of mainly insects, with very occasionally some fruit.
Total length can be up to 40 cm, with females often larger than males.
Their range extends from some parts of Southern Europe to North Africa and tthe Middle East. In Israel two subspecies are found:
Chamaeleo chamaeleon recticrista (North of Beersheba)
Chamaeleo chamaeleon musae (South of Beersheba)
This one was found in the Negev desert, Israel