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Smith's dwarf chameleon

In today's world, Smith's dwarf chameleon has become a topic of great relevance and interest. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Smith's dwarf chameleon has acquired an importance that transcends borders and has become a topic of discussion and debate in various areas. From politics to popular culture, Smith's dwarf chameleon has left its mark on contemporary society, generating conflicting opinions and deep reflections. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Smith's dwarf chameleon, analyzing its impact in different spheres and reflecting on its influence on our daily lives.

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Smith's dwarf chameleon
CITES Appendix II[2]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Bradypodion
Species:
B. taeniabronchum
Binomial name
Bradypodion taeniabronchum
Smith, 1831
Synonyms

Bradypodion pumilum taeniabronchum (Smith, 1831)

Smith's dwarf chameleon (Bradypodion taeniabronchum), also known as the Elandsberg dwarf chameleon, is a species of lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae endemic to Fynbos in South Africa's Eastern Cape.[2] As in several species of chameleons in the genus Bradypodion, the Smith's dwarf chameleon can use its color-changing ability to actively camouflage itself depending on the vision of the specific predator species (for example, bird or snake) by which it is being threatened.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Tolley, K.A. (2018). "Bradypodion taeniabronchum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T3023A115649925. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T3023A115649925.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  3. ^ Stuart-Fox, Devi; Moussalli, Adnan (23 August 2008). "Predator-specific camouflage in chameleons". Biology Letters. 4 (4): 326–329. doi:10.1098/rsbl.2008.0173. PMC 2610148. PMID 18492645.
  4. ^ Stuart-Fox, D. (2009). "Camouflage, communication and thermoregulation: lessons from colour changing organisms". Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 364 (1516): 463–470. doi:10.1098/rstb.2008.0254. PMC 2674084. PMID 19000973.