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Definition of leaf chameleon

leaf chameleon

Plural:leaf chameleons
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1

Any of various highly camouflaged, diminutive lizards belonging to the genera Brookesia or Rhampholeon, native primarily to the forest floors of Madagascar and eastern Africa, known for their uncanny resemblance to dead leaves.

Example

"The herpetologist carefully sifted through the dense litter of the Madagascar forest floor to locate the elusive leaf chameleon."

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• Nearby Words

lead
leadwort
leaf
leaf chameleon
leaf fish
leaf turtle
leaf-nosed snake

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leaf chameleon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leaf%20chameleon
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