The Swartberg dwarf chameleon (Bradypodion atromontanum) is a species of chameleon endemic to South Africa.[4]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus: | Bradypodion |
| Species: | B. atromontanum
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Taxonomy
editFor many years a dwarf chameleon of undetermined taxonomic status was known from the Swartberg area. A subsequent phylogenetic study resulted in its description as a new species. Morphologically it can be confused with B. gutturale but the two species are allopatric.[3]
Description
editIt is a small chameleon not exceeding 12 cm. It is usually a pale yellow/brown with greenish hues.[5]
Distribution
editIt is endemic to the Swartberg mountains, Western Cape, South Africa.[4] It occurs in the Swartberg Nature Reserve.[3] It is also found at Groot Swartberg.[5]
Habitat
editSwartberg dwarf chameleon is arboreal and inhabits mountain fynbos habitat.[3]
References
edit- ^ Tolley, K.A. (2018). "Bradypodion atromontanum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T42678970A115667055. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T42678970A115667055.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ a b c d Branch, William R.; Tolley, Krystal A.; Tilbury, Colin R. (2006). "A new dwarf chameleon (Sauria: Bradypodion Fitzinger, 1843) from the Cape Fold Mountains, South Africa". African Journal of Herpetology. 55 (2): 123–141. doi:10.1080/21564574.2006.9635545. S2CID 85304810.
- ^ a b Bradypodion atromontanum at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Swartberg Dwarf Chameleon - Bradypodion atromontanum". Tyrone Ping. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
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