Reptiles
Veiled chameleon
Chamaeleo calyptratus
The veiled chameleon is recognisable by the tall casque (helmet) on its head, larger in males. It lives in surprisingly arid environments for a chameleon and also uses the casque to collect dew.
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In short
The veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) is a species with IUCN conservation status LC (Least concern). It inhabits plateaus and valleys with shrubby vegetation on the Arabian Peninsula, adapting to hot, dry climates. Animals in Black offers a fine-art portrait of it on a black background, available as a print on Hahnemühle paper: view the print.
Habitat & conservation
Where does the veiled chameleon live?
It inhabits plateaus and valleys with shrubby vegetation on the Arabian Peninsula, adapting to hot, dry climates. It is arboreal and territorial; dew condensing on the casque runs down toward the mouth, an adaptation to water scarcity.
Is the veiled chameleon endangered?
The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern (LC). It is one of the most captive-bred chameleons in the world; wild populations remain large, with local pressure from habitat loss.
Facts about the veiled chameleon
- The tall casque collects dew that runs toward the mouth.
- It lives in more arid habitats than most chameleons.
- It is among the most common chameleons in captivity.
Data source: IUCN Red List — Chamaeleo calyptratus (Least Concern) · IUCN SSC / Reptile Database
RED List
Conservation status codes
- EX Extinct No individuals survive.
- EW Extinct in the wild Survives only in captivity.
- CR Critically endangered Extremely high risk of extinction.
- EN Endangered Very high risk of extinction.
- VU Vulnerable High risk of extinction.
- NT Near threatened Likely to become threatened soon.
- LC Least concern Low risk of extinction.
- DD Data deficient Not enough data to assess.
- NE Not evaluated Not yet assessed by the IUCN.