Leaf chameleon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Leaf chameleon |
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The Brookesia confidens, also known as the leaf chameleon, is one of the world's tiniest chameleons! It lives only in the Ankarana Nature Reserve in Madagascar. Scientists first described this amazing creature in 2012. The team included F. Glaw, J. Koehler, T.M. Townsend, and M. Vences.
Where It Lives
The Brookesia confidens chameleon calls northern Madagascar home. It was discovered in the special Ankarana National Nature Reserve. This reserve is a well-protected area. This means its home is safe from people damaging it. This helps the tiny chameleon stay safe too.
What It Looks Like
Imagine a chameleon smaller than half your finger! That's how tiny the Brookesia confidens is. It's about the size of a wedding ring. Male chameleons are usually between 18.3 and 20.1 mm (0.72 and 0.79 in) long from snout to vent. Their total length, including the tail, is about 29.2 and 34.2 mm (1.15 and 1.35 in).
Female chameleons are a little bit bigger. They measure between 20.6 and 22.6 mm (0.81 and 0.89 in) from snout to vent. Their full length can be between 32.5 and 36.2 mm (1.28 and 1.43 in). This chameleon is slightly larger than another tiny species called Brookesia micra. It also looks very similar to other small chameleons like Brookesia desperata, Brookesia micra, and Brookesia tristis.
