Drakensberg dwarf chameleon
The Drakensberg dwarf chameleon (Bradypodion dracomontanum) occurs in the Drakensberg, South Africa, between the latitudes of 27°45′ and 29°15′. Bright green dwarf chameleons (emerald dwarf chameleon) found in the Drakensberg south of 29°15′ are now known to be more closely related to the Natal Midlands dwarf chameleon (Bradypodion thamnobates) and may yet be described as a separate species.[2][3] Picture
| Drakensberg dwarf chameleon | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus: | Bradypodion |
| Species: | B. dracomontanum |
| Binomial name | |
| Bradypodion dracomontanum (Raw, 1976) | |
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References
- Tolley, K. 2018. Bradypodion dracomontanum. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T176291A115658471. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T176291A115658471.en. Downloaded on 02 January 2019.
- Tolley, Krystal; Burger, Marius (2007). Chameleons of southern Africa. Cape Town: Struik. ISBN 9781770073753.
- da Silva, Jessica Marie; Tolley, Krystal A. (April 2017). "Diversification through ecological opportunity in dwarf chameleons". Journal of Biogeography. 44 (4): 834–847. doi:10.1111/jbi.12966.
Bibliography
- Tolley, K. and Burger, M. 2007. Chameleons of Southern Africa. ISBN 978-1-77007-375-3.
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