There are many chameleon species out there and below are 11 different types of chameleons that could make great pets and are available from captive breeders.
The below articles will teach you more about chameleons including what the cost of ownership would be and more.
- Types of chameleons
- How much do chameleons cost
- Why do chameleons change color?
- All the different types of chameleons
Jackson’s Chameleon
- Family: Chamaeleonidae
- Scientific Name: Trioceros jacksonii
- Other Common Names: Jackson’s Horned Chameleon, Horned Chameleon, or Kikuyu Three-horned Chameleon
- Habits: Diurnal
- Diet: Omnivorous
- Color: Bright green and light colors
- Length (male): 23-33 cm
- Length (female): 25-33 cm
- Lifespan: 5-10 years in captivity
Carpet Chameleon
- Family: Chamaeleonidae
- Scientific Name: Furcifer lateralis
- Other Common Names: White-lined Chameleon and Jewel Chameleon
- Length: 17-25 cm
- Weight: At maturity males weigh 200-220 grams. While females weigh 140-160 grams
- Habits: Diurnal
- Diet: Omnivorous
- Lifespan: The Carpet Chameleon has a lifespan in the wild of one to two years. Even in the best circumstances, these chameleons rarely live longer than three years
Panther Chameleon
- Family: Chamaeleonidae
- Scientific Name: Furcifer pardalis
- Habits: Diurnal
- Length (male): 38-53 cm
- Length (female): 23-33 cm
- Weight: Males weigh between 140 and 180 grams, while the females are generally between 60 and 100
- Lifespan: About 5 years in captivity (2–3 for birthing females)
Veiled Chameleon
- Family: Chamaeleonidae
- Scientific Name: Chamaeleo calyptratus
- Other Common Names: Cone-head Chameleon and Yemen Chameleon
- Habits: Diurnal
- Length (Male): 35-60 cm
- Length (Female): 25-33 cm (even if the female is shorter, it has a thicker body)
- Weight (Adult Males): about 3 to 6 ounces (85 to 170 grams)
- Weight (Adult Females): 3 to 4 ounces (85 to 118 grams)
- Lifespan: 5 years in the wild, 6-8 years in captivity. Males live longer than females
Senegal Chameleon
- Family: Chamaeleonidae
- Scientific Name: Chamaeleo senegalensis
- Habits: Diurnal
- Length: 8-12 inches
- Lifespan: 5 years
Petter’s Chameleon
- Family: Chamaeleonidae
- Scientific Name: Furcifer Petteri
- Habits: Diurnal
- Length: 6.3 to 7.1 inches
Fischer’s Chameleon
- Family: Chamaeleonidae
- Scientific Name: Kinyongia fischeri
- Habits: Diurnal
- Length: 9.5 inches
- Lifespan: 2 – 20 years
Four-Horned Chameleon
- Family: Chamaeleonidae
- Scientific Name: Trioceros quadricornis
- Other Common Names: Eisentraut’s chameleon
- Habits: Diurnal
- Length: 10 – 14 inches
- Lifespan: 5-7 years
Oustalet’s Chameleon
- Family: Chamaeleonidae
- Scientific Name: Furcifer oustaleti
- Other Common Names: Malagasy giant chameleon
- Habits: Diurnal
- Length: Up to 27 inches
- Weight: 14 – 17 ounces
- Lifespan: 5-8 years
Meller’s Chameleon
- Family: Chamaeleonidae
- Scientific Name: Trioceros melleri
- Other Common Names: Giant one-horned chameleon
- Habits: Diurnal
- Length: 24 – 30 inches
- Weight: up to 21 ounces
- Lifespan: Up to 12 years
Flap Necked Chameleon
- Family: Chamaeleonidae
- Scientific Name: Chamaeleo dilepis
- Habits: Diurnal
- Length: Up to 14 inches
- Lifespan: 5-8 years