The Socotran chameleon (Chamaeleo monachus) is a species of chameleon endemic to the island of Socotra. When alarmed, it makes a hissing noise, and depending on its mood, it may change color. It is endangered by overgrazing, and is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The Socotran chameleon lives in dense shrubland, along wadis, and sometimes in palm plantations.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Socotran Chameleon being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Chamaeleo arabicus
- Chamaeleo africanus
- Chamaeleo gracilis
- Furcifer major
- Chamaeleo zeylanicus
- Chamaeleo chamaeleon
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Chamaeleonidae
- Genus
- Chamaeleo
- Species
- Chamaeleo monachus
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