Drakensberg dwarf chameleon

(Bradypodion dracomontanum)

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Description

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.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Chamaeleonidae
Genus:Bradypodion
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