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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) 008.jpg
Copyright: Shannon Wild
Image Size: 4256x2832 / 15.1MB; Africa Animal Animals Branch Chamaeleo Chamaeleo dilepis Chameleon dilepis Fauna Flap Flap Necked green landscape Lizard Neck Outdoors Outside Photo Workshop Photography Safari Photography Workshop Reptile Safari Shannon Benson Shannon Wild South Africa Sun Walk walk Wild Wild Spirit Photo Wildlife
Contained in galleries: AFRICAN ARCHIVE, WILDLIFE 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.