01. Where to find it
Shrubs and scrubland along the milder parts of the coast.
Wildlife
Common chameleon
Chamaeleo chamaeleon
A discreet, slow-moving reptile wonderfully adapted to hiding among branches and shrubs.
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02. Why it matters
The management plan for Maro-Cerro Gordo records this remarkable reptile in the reserve.
03. How to observe and protect it
Never pick up or move a chameleon for a photograph; watch quietly from a distance.
Reference source: Junta de Andalucía · Plan de ordenación de Maro-Cerro Gordo (BOJA, 2015). Some species are rare or protected: being listed in the sources does not mean you are likely to see them.