Infact
79 / 100
Mostly True Global

The text claims that a chameleon's tongue is twice as long as its body.

Infact verdict: Mostly True (79/100).

The web evidence indicates that a chameleon's tongue is typically one to two times longer than its body length, with some species reaching up to 2.5 times the body length. This aligns broadly with the claim that the tongue is twice as long, making the claim mostly accurate. The factual nature is supported by multiple sources.

May 12, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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Individual claims

79
Mostly True Biology
A chameleon's tongue is twice as long as its body.
Multiple sources verify that a chameleon's tongue can be twice as long as its body. Some species’ tongues can extend up to 2.5 times their body length. This claim is mostly accurate according to evidence.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 85
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 85
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 85
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 79
Evidence Summary Web evidence agrees: Tongues can extend up to 2.5 times body length.

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