Chameleon air sac

[dodolah]

Hello!
I was wondering, does anybody know (or have read it somewhere) about the function of chameleons air sac under his neck?


Thank you

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Do you mean the dew lap?

-Brad

 

[dodolah]

well, it's basically located under the neck (I guess the dewlap might be the same thing). I saw a pic in anatomy site. But, i couldn't find it again.
If you do the necropsy, the airsac is somewhat connected to the lung.
But, as far as i know, the airsac is not for breathing.

 

[Brad Ramsey]

As far as I know it's primary function is display (breeding/ warning/ etc.)

-Brad

 

[bucky]

As far as I know it's primary function is display (breeding/ warning/ etc.)

-Brad

Like frogs? Ive always thought it made em look cool too