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In biology, dactyly is the arrangement of digits (fingers and toes) on the hands, feet, or sometimes wings of a tetrapod animal. The term is derived from the Greek word δακτυλος ( dáktylos ) meaning "finger."
The genus consists of the sole species Carphodactylus laevis, commonly known as the chameleon gecko. The species is endemic to the rainforests of northeastern Australia . It is rated as Least Concern , as it is common (albeit secretive) within its range and occurs within protected areas.
Members of the family now known as Carphodactylidae were first grouped together in Kluge (1967)’s reconfiguration of gecko systematics. He named a tribe, Carphodactylini, which included Carphodactylus, Nephrurus, and Phyllurus ("padless carphodactylins") as close relatives in a subgroup.
The oldest described chameleon is Anqingosaurus brevicephalus from the Middle Paleocene (about 58.7–61.7 mya) of China. [31] Other chameleon fossils include Chamaeleo caroliquarti from the Lower Miocene (about 13–23 mya) of the Czech Republic and Germany, and Chamaeleo intermedius from the Upper Miocene (about 5–13 mya) of Kenya. [31]
Eurydactylodes is a small genus of geckos commonly referred to as chameleon geckos [2] from the subfamily Diplodactylidae, endemic to New Caledonia and few adjacent islands. [3] Within the Diplodactylidae, Eurydactylodes resides in the Carphodactylini tribe, [ 3 ] and consists of four species.
[143] [144] Unusually, the Cuban false chameleon anoles have enlarged and blunt, molar-like teeth in the rear part of their jaw, allowing them to crush the shells of their snail prey. [ 17 ] [ 141 ] In addition to animal prey, many anole species will take plant material, notably fruits, flowers and nectar , [ 13 ] [ 14 ] [ 145 ] and overall ...
A new chameleon of the Trioceros bitaeniatus complex from Mt. Hanang, Tanzania, East Africa (Squamata: Chamaeleonidae). Bonn zoological Bulletin 57 (1): 19–29. ISSN 2190-7307 PDF; Stipala J et al. 2011. A new species of chameleon (Sauria: Chamaeleonidae) from the highlands of northwest Kenya. Zootaxa, 3002: 1–16. Preview; Tilbury CR, Tolley ...
The average length of the common chameleon is 20–40 cm (8–16 inches), with females often being substantially larger than males. The colour of the common chameleon is variable, between yellow/brown through green to a dark brown. Whatever the background colour is, the common chameleon will have two light coloured lines along its side.