[2] Blue-Violet, Red-black spots adorn each side of its chest, whilst the lower jaw is covered in red.

[4] The eggs require an incubation time of 8 to 9 months at a constant temperature of 23 degrees Celsius.

[3][6] Once the females have completed the courtship and mating process they will display a new coloration scheme and act extremely aggressively towards males.

[1] There is evidence that collection of the species still occurs in the Itremo region, and although its impact has yet to be studied it is estimated that it is unlikely to be a major threat to populations due to the process being highly localised and in small quantities.

[7] The lesser chameleon is currently listed in Appendix II of CITES, limiting trade in this species.