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Cameroon Sail-Finned Chameleon
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Cameroon Sail-Finned Chameleon

Place of Origin and Range The Cameroon Sail-Finned chameleon is found only in the highlands around Mount Cameroon.
Description It is usually green, but males often turn blue when on display. Distinguishing features on males include two large horns just above the upper jaw which are used for jousting and a prominent dorsal "sail".
Morph Patterns Available Yes
Adult Size Can grow up to 12 in (30 cm)
Accommodation This chameleon lives in a number of habitat types in its native range, including plateaus, mountains, and valleys. Like other chameleons, it is arboreal, living in trees and other large plants. It prefers warmer temperatures, generally between 75° to 95°F (24° to 35°C). Also you want to include a bathing dish big enough for your chameleon to climb in without overflowing. To improve shedding. 2 ft x 2 ft x 4 ft terrarium for an adult.
Lifespan Can live 2- 5 years
Feeding / Diet Eats a variety of tiny insects., foraging along the forest floor. Searching for prey with its independently moving, protruding eyes and catching insects with its long, sticky tongue.
Breeding It breeds twice per year, once in the dry season and again at the end of the wet season. 20 to 50 eggs are laid per clutch
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