Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Suborder Iguania Scientific name Bradypodion caffer | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Family Chamaeleonidae Rank Species | |
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Similar Drakensberg dwarf chameleon, Robertson dwarf chameleon, Black‑headed dwarf chameleon, Knysna dwarf chameleon, Swartberg dwarf chameleon | ||
The Transkei dwarf chameleon (Bradypodion caffer) is a chameleon endemic to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is also known as the Pondo dwarf chameleon.
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Reproduction
Transkei dwarf chameleon are ovoviviparous.
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.
References
Transkei dwarf chameleon Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA