Transkei dwarf chameleon
| Transkei dwarf chameleon | |
|---|---|
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| Male Transkei dwarf chameleon, dominant coloration | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Chamaeleonidae |
| Subfamily: | Chamaeleoninae |
| Genus: | Bradypodion |
| Species: | B. caffer |
| Binomial name | |
| Bradypodion caffer (Boettger, 1889)[2] | |
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| Synonyms | |
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Chamaeleon caffer Boettger, 1889 | |
The Transkei dwarf chameleon (Bradypodion caffer) is a chameleon endemic to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.[1][2] It is also known as the Pondo dwarf chameleon.[1]
Reproduction
Transkei dwarf chameleon are ovoviviparous.[2]
Habitat and conservation
Transkei dwarf chameleon inhabit low coastal forests. This habitat is deteriorating because of overgrazing by domestic livestock, clearing of land for agriculture, fuel-wood collection, invasion by introduced plants, and urbanization. The species occurs in the Silaka Nature Reserve, but is not known from other protected areas.[1]
Male Transkei dwarf chameleon, submissive coloration
External links
References
- 1 2 3 4 Tolley, K. (2010). "Bradypodion caffer". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- 1 2 3 Bradypodion caffer at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 17 December 2014.
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