Brookesia confidens explained

Brookesia confidens, also known as the leaf chameleon, is one of the world's smallest species of chameleons. It is endemic to the Ankarana Nature Reserve (Ankarana National Park) in Madagascar. It was first described in 2012 by F. Glaw, J. Koehler, T.M. Townsend and M. Vences.[1]

Distribution and habitat

Found in northern Madagascar, B. confidens is one of the world's smallest chameleons. It was discovered in the Ankarana National Nature Reserve.[2] It was first described in 2012 by Glaw, Koehler, Townsend and Vences.[3] The nature reserve where B. confidens can be found on is well-protected. Little habitat destruction is currently occurring that could impact the species.[4]

Description

Brookesia confidens is smaller than half of a human finger, and is roughly the size of a wedding ring.[5] The snout–vent length of males is between 18.3mm20.1mm, and the total length is between 29.2mm34.2mm. The females are slightly larger, and have a snout-vent length between 20.6mm22.6mm, and a full length between 32.5mm36.2mm.[4] It is the sister taxon of Brookesia tuberculata (Mount d'Ambre leaf chameleon).[4] It is just larger than Brookesia micra.[6] It looks identical to Brookesia desperata, Brookesia micra and Brookesia tristis.[7]

Taxonomy

Brookesia confidens is commonly known as the leaf chameleon.[3] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brookesia confidens | EOLspecies . Eolspecies.lifedesks.org . 2012-11-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120418095807/http://eolspecies.lifedesks.org/pages/75278 . 2012-04-18 . dead .
  2. Rivaling the World's Smallest Reptiles: Discovery of Miniaturized and Microendemic New Species of Leaf Chameleons (Brookesia) from Northern Madagascar . 2012 . PLOS ONE . 10.1371/journal.pone.0031314 . Glaw . Frank . Köhler . Jörn . Townsend . Ted M. . Vences . Miguel . 7 . 2 . e31314 . 22348069 . 3279364 . free .
  3. Web site: Brookesia confidens . Uniprot.org . 2012-11-12.
  4. Web site: Amphibia-Reptilia.Com . https://archive.today/20130116195408/http://www.amphibia-reptilia.com/taxonomy/lizards/Iguania/Chamaeleonidae/Brookesia/Brookesia%20confidens.html . dead . 2013-01-16 . Amphibia-Reptilia.Com . 2012-02-16 . 2012-11-12 .
  5. Web site: Leaf chameleon photo - Brookesia confidens - G133175 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120828045131/http://www.arkive.org/leaf-chameleon/brookesia-confidens/image-G133175.html . dead . 2012-08-28 . ARKive . 2012-11-12.
  6. Web site: New Species of Madagascar Dwarf Chameleon Detailed . Reptilechannel.com . 2012-11-12.
  7. News: Sheridan. Michael. Leaf chameleons found in Madagascar are among the world's smallest reptiles . . September 15, 2012 . 2012-11-17.
  8. Web site: Leaf chameleon videos, photos and facts - Brookesia confidens . https://web.archive.org/web/20120309191712/http://www.arkive.org/leaf-chameleon/brookesia-confidens/ . dead . 2012-03-09 . ARKive . 2012-11-17.

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