The Senegal chameleon (Chamaeleo senegalensis) is a species of chameleon native to West Africa. Its range includes Senegal, Mali, Nigeria, and Cameroon, and it lives in moist savanna. Due to its wide range and unknown population, the Senegal chameleon is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. However, it may be threatened by the pet trade.[1] The Senegal chameleon is usually olive brown, and ranges from 20 to 30 cm in length, although the male is usually smaller.[2]

Senegal chameleon
Chamaeleo senegalensis on a tree branch in Senegal
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Chamaeleo
Species:
C. senegalensis
Binomial name
Chamaeleo senegalensis
Daudin, 1802
Range of Senegal chameleon
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  1. ^ a b Wilms, T.; Wagner, P.; Penner, J.; Rödel , M.-O.; Luiselli, L.; Segniagbeto, G.; Niagate, B.; Carpenter, A.; Trape, J. (2013). "Chamaeleo senegalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T176312A15898112. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T176312A15898112.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ Blably®. "Italian Chameleon Network - Care sheet: Il Chamaeleo senegalensis". www.camaleonte.net.