Oustalet’s chameleon
(Furcifer oustaleti)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Furcifer oustaleti is native to Madagascar. Oustalet’s chameleon were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets. F. oustaleti is identifiable by its crest of small, triangular spikes running down the length of it back.
Life Cycle
F. oustaleti are approximately 11 in. (280 mm) in snout-vent length. Oustalet’s chameleon has the widest tolerance to different habitats out of the Furcifer genus and regulates its body temperature by changing body color. Communication between F. oustaleti is done through coloration as well.
Distribution
F. oustaleti is found in Florida with a breeding population in Miami-Dade County.
Control Efforts
F. oustaleti has the potential to eat native insects and small amphibian, reptilian, mammalian, and avian species.
https://www.evergladescisma.org/the-dirty-dozen/chameleons/
https://www.calacademy.org/explore-science/oustalets-chameleon
Furcifer oustaleti is native to Madagascar. Oustalet’s chameleon were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets. F. oustaleti is identifiable by its crest of small, triangular spikes running down the length of it back.
Life Cycle
F. oustaleti are approximately 11 in. (280 mm) in snout-vent length. Oustalet’s chameleon has the widest tolerance to different habitats out of the Furcifer genus and regulates its body temperature by changing body color. Communication between F. oustaleti is done through coloration as well.
Distribution
F. oustaleti is found in Florida with a breeding population in Miami-Dade County.
Control Efforts
F. oustaleti has the potential to eat native insects and small amphibian, reptilian, mammalian, and avian species.
https://www.evergladescisma.org/the-dirty-dozen/chameleons/
https://www.calacademy.org/explore-science/oustalets-chameleon
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Reptilia |
| Order: Squamata |
| Suborder: Iguania |
| Family: Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus: Furcifer |
| Furcifer oustaleti |
References
Common Name Reference: Derived from taxonomy / Generic common name
Scientific Name Reference: Roskov Y., Abucay L., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Kunze T., Culham A., Bailly N., Kirk P., Bourgoin T., DeWalt R.E., Decock W., De Wever A., eds. (2015). Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life, 2015 Annual Checklist. Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2015. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X.