Arabian chameleon (Chamaeleo arabicus)

Jebel Qamar, Dhofar, S Oman. Oct 10, 2015.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Superb species intro! I had no idea there were chameleons in that part of the world. Posted 9 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
  Lion
  
  Well the Mediterranean chameleon is even found in southern Spain! I've yet to see them, though... Posted 9 years ago

Thibaud Aronson

Lion

It was so funny. We saw this guy crossing the road, and stopped the car to make sure he made it safely. He was very much in a hurry to get somewhere, and walked quickly ahead of us, rendering our task of getting a good photo quite difficult. But then, it saw a trunk, and surely though : Perfect, I'll climb up this tree and lose my pursuers! Except it was a shrub, barely a meter tall, and by the time it realized its mistake, it was too late. Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Well played :) In my experience (from Madagascar) even when you have them in such a corner, then still they can ruin your shot by simply mirroring you, like this:
  
  Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    Haha yes I've been there as well! Posted 9 years ago

The Arabian chameleon

The Arabian chameleon, ''Chamaeleo arabicus'', is a species of chameleon native to the southern Arabian Peninsula. During the monsoon season, they turn green.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson