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The Flap-necked chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis), is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is a large chameleon, reaching 35 cm (14 in). Colouring ranges through various shades of green, yellow, and brown. There is usually a pale stripe on the lower flanks and one to three pale patches higher on the flanks. These chameleons lay 25 to 50 eggs in a hole dug in soil, which is covered over again by the female.

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Filename: Flap-necked chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis) 013.jpg
Copyright: Shannon Wild
Image Size: 7360x4912 / 9.5MB; Reptile Animal Chameleon Outdoors Lizard Flap Necked Branch Fauna Outside Flap Shannon Wild Sun Wildlife Walk Neck Wild Shannon Benson
Contained in galleries: South Africa, African Wildlife, Lizards, Wildlife Image Archive

The Flap-necked chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis), is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is a large chameleon, reaching 35 cm (14 in). Colouring ranges through various shades of green, yellow, and brown. There is usually a pale stripe on the lower flanks and one to three pale patches higher on the flanks. These chameleons lay 25 to 50 eggs in a hole dug in soil, which is covered over again by the female.