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Bradypodion Melanocephalum01
''Bradypodion'' (meaning "slow-footed" in Greek) is one of six genera of chameleons within the "true" or "typical" chameleons (Family Chamaeleonidae). They are native to southern Africa, and are sometimes collectively called South African dwarf chameleons. Some other small chameleons from eastern and central Africa are occasionally placed herein, but this is probably in error and not followed here. See also Systematics below and ''Kinyongia'' and ''Nadzikambia''. __TOC__ Species 20 species are currently recognized: Undescribed species * Emerald dwarf chameleon, ''Bradypodion'' sp. (Emerald) * ''Bradypodion'' sp. (Groendal) * ''Bradypodion'' sp. (Grootvadersbosch) * ''Bradypodion'' sp. (Jagersbos) Systematics Delimitation of ''Bradypodion'' has been controversial for some time. Most species seem readily distinguishable by morphological characteristics, but for some time the genus was used as a wastebin taxon for smaller chameleons from sub-Saharan Africa with plesiomorphi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robertson Dwarf Chameleon
The Robertson dwarf chameleon, also known as the Little Karoo dwarf chameleon, (''Bradypodion gutturale'') is a chameleon in the genus ''Bradypodion''. It is found in the dry Fynbos and Renosterveld shrub vegetation, in the centre of the Western Cape province, South Africa. Description A medium-sized dwarf chameleon, with a relatively robust build and a long prehensile tail, it can grow up to 15 cm in length. It is generally grey-olive in colour, but individuals have been found that vary. Natural range This species occurs in the Little Karoo, and the surrounding mountain ranges, within the Western Cape, South Africa. It is recorded as far west as the border of the Cederberg mountains, and as far east as Uniondale. In the south it occurs near the coast in the area of Robertson and on the Agulhas plain. Habitat It prefers the fynbos vegetation, unlike some other species of dwarf chameleons that are forest-dwellers. It is particularly adapted to dry fynbos, renosterveld and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UMlalazi Dwarf Chameleon
''Bradypodion caeruleogula'', the Dhlinza dwarf chameleon, Eshowe dwarf chameleon, or uMlalazi dwarf chameleon, is endemic to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is found in Dhlinza, Entumeni and Ongoye Forest oNgoye Forest, also known as Ngoye or Ngoya Forest, is an ancient coastal scarp forest, protected by the oNgoye Forest Reserve in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. The forest of almost 4,000 ha covers an extensive granite ridge that r ...s. References * Tolley, K. and Burger, M. (2007). Chameleons of Southern Africa. . External links Search for Distribution of ''Bradypodion caeruleogula'' Bradypodion Endemic reptiles of South Africa Reptiles described in 2008 {{chameleon-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ngome Dwarf Chameleon
The Ngome dwarf chameleon (''Bradypodion ngomeense'') is a species of chameleon found in South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the Southern Africa, southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the .... References Bradypodion Reptiles of South Africa Reptiles described in 2009 Taxa named by Colin R. Tilbury Taxa named by Krystal A. Tolley {{chameleon-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zululand Dwarf Chameleon
The Zululand dwarf chameleon (''Bradypodion nemorale'') is a species of lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. It is also known as the Qudeni dwarf chameleon. It is endemic to South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the Southern Africa, southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the .... References Sources External links Search for Distribution of ''Bradypodion nemorale'' Bradypodion Reptiles of South Africa Reptiles described in 1978 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{chameleon-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
