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Western Carpet Chameleon

Furcifer viridis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Chamaeleonidae ›Genus: Furcifer

About

Furcifer viridis, the green chameleon, is a species of chameleon found widely in forest, scrub and grasslands in western and northern Madagascar. Females are up to 19 cm (7.5 in) in total length and typically mottled or banded in pinkish and green, whereas males are up to 28 cm (11 in) in total length are mostly greenish, typically with pale edging to their mouth and a pale horizontal stripe along the middle of their body. It was formerly considered a...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Carpet Chameleon?
The scientific name of Western Carpet Chameleon is Furcifer viridis.
What is the conservation status of Western Carpet Chameleon?
The Western Carpet Chameleon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Western Carpet Chameleon belong to?
Western Carpet Chameleon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Western Carpet Chameleon belong to?
Western Carpet Chameleon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Western Carpet Chameleon belong to?
Western Carpet Chameleon belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Western Carpet Chameleon belong to?
Western Carpet Chameleon belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Western Carpet Chameleon belong to?
Western Carpet Chameleon belongs to the family Chamaeleonidae.
What genus does Western Carpet Chameleon belong to?
Western Carpet Chameleon belongs to the genus Furcifer.