Chameleon Quiz: Test What You Know

Quiz Questions

What family do chameleons belong to?

• Geckonidae
• Agamidae
• Iguanidae
• Chamaeleonidae

Where are chameleons primarily found?

• North America
• South America
• Africa
• Australia

What is the lifespan of a chameleon in the wild?

• 6-8 years
• 3-5 years
• 2-7 years
• 9-12 years

What is the scientific name for the common chameleon?

• Chamaeleo dilepis
• Chamaeleo calyptratus
• Chamaeleo chamaeleon
• Chamaeleo jacksonii

What is the average length of a chameleon's tongue?

• 10-15 inches
• 20-25 inches
• 15-20 inches
• 5-10 inches

What is the purpose of a chameleon's long tongue?

• To attract mates
• To catch prey
• To help them climb trees
• To scare off predators

What is unique about a chameleon's eyes?

• They can move independently of one another
• They are always closed
• They are blind
• They are extremely small

What is the purpose of a chameleon's color-changing ability?

• To communicate with other chameleons
• To scare off predators
• To attract mates
• To blend in with their surroundings

What is the primary diet of a chameleon?

• Fruit
• Insects
• Small mammals
• Vegetables

What is the scientific name for the panther chameleon?

• Chamaeleo pardalis
• Furcifer pardalis
• Furcifer chamaeleon
• Chamaeleo furcifer

What is the average size of a panther chameleon?

• 14-21 inches
• 4-6 inches
• 7-9 inches
• 10-12 inches

What is the primary habitat of the panther chameleon?

• Desert
• Rainforest
• Grassland
• Tundra

What is the scientific name for the veiled chameleon?

• Chamaeleo calyptratus
• Chamaeleo jacksonii
• Chamaeleo chamaeleon
• Chamaeleo zeylanicus

What is the average size of a veiled chameleon?

• 7-9 inches
• 10-12 inches
• 4-6 inches
• 17-24 inches

What is the primary habitat of the veiled chameleon?

• Tundra
• Low Trees & Shrubs
• Rainforest
• Grassland