What is Chamaeleo zeylanicus?
{{Italictitle}} {{Taxobox | name = Indian Chameleon | image = Chamaeleo zeylanicus.jpg | regnum = [[Animal]]ia | phylum = [[Chordata]] | classis = [[Reptilia]] | ordo = [[Squamata]] | subordo = [[Sauria]] | familia = [[Chamaeleonidae]] | genus = ''[[Chamaeleo]]'' | species = '''''C. zeylanicus''''' | binomial = ''Chamaeleo zeylanicus'' | binomial_authority = Laurenti, 1768 }} The '''Indian Chameleon''', ''Chamaeleo zeylanicus'' is a [[species]] of [[chameleon]] found in [[Sri Lanka]], [[India]] and other parts of [[South Asia]]. Like other chameleons, this species has a long [[tongue]], feet that are shaped into [[bifid clasper]]s and a [[prehensile]] [[tail]]. Its two [[eye]]s can move in different directions at the same time. It also can change the [[colour]] of its [[skin]]. They move slowly with a bobbing or swaying movement and are usually [[arboreal]]. Strangely, although they can change color, they may not be able to see differences in colour. They are usually in shades of [[green]] or [[brown]] or with bands. They can change colour quickly. The main reason for colour change is for [[communication]] with other chameleons and for controlling body [[temperature]]. By changing to dark colours, their bodies absorb [[heat]]. {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Chameleons]] [[Category:Reptiles of Asia]]