| Common Name | Chameleon |
| Scientific Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Size Range | 3.5 cm to 68 cm (species-dependent) |
| Body Shape | Laterally compressed, slender body |
| Skin Texture | Rough, scaly, often granular |
| Color | Varies by species; capable of color change (green, brown, yellow, etc.) |
| Color Change Ability | Used for camouflage, communication, and temperature regulation |
| Eyes | Large, turret-like, independently mobile |
| Vision | 360° field of view; excellent depth perception |
| Tongue | Long, sticky, projectile tongue (can be longer than body) |
| Tail | Prehensile (used for grasping branches) |
| Limbs | Zygodactylous feet (two toes forward, two backward) |
| Habitat | Forests, woodlands, savannas, often arboreal |
| Geographic Range | Africa, Madagascar, southern Europe, parts of Asia |
| Diet | Insectivorous (crickets, flies, etc.); some eat plant matter |
| Lifespan (Wild) | 1 to 10 years (depends on species) |
| Lifespan (Captive) | 3 to 10+ years with proper care |
| Behavior | Solitary and territorial |