By Gurpreet Singh | September 23, 2025
Chameleons are the master of changing colours, but many other animals also use camouflage brilliantly. Here is a list of some animals who can change colours too like chameleon.
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Cuttlefish shift colours instantly using skin cells called chromatophores, blending perfectly with coral reefs and sandy seabeds.
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Octopuses display remarkable colour changes for camouflage, hunting, or signalling danger in their complex underwater environments.
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Squids flash vibrant colours, confusing predators and communicating with mates using controlled skin pigments and light.
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Anole lizards change colour between brown and green, adapting to temperature, mood, or surrounding vegetation.
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Golden tortoise beetles shift from shiny gold to red-brown depending on mood, stress, or mating behaviour.
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Parrotfish display dazzling colour changes throughout life, signalling maturity, dominance, or camouflage among coral reefs.
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Hogfish change colour quickly, from pale to deep red, using it for camouflage and social communication.
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Pacific tree frogs shift between green and brown, adapting to vegetation, moisture and environmental conditions.
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