Robertson dwarf chameleon

Bradypodion gutturale

The Robertson dwarf chameleon, also known as the Little Karoo Dwarf Chameleon, 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.
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Appearance

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 individual have been found that vary.
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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 is even found in the transition zones to arid succulent Karoo vegetation. DNA evidence suggests the Robertson Chameleon may have diverged from the forest-dwellers several million years ago, coinciding with the retreat of the forests and the spread of dry fynbos.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyChamaeleonidae
GenusBradypodion
SpeciesB. gutturale
Photographed in
South Africa