Brookesia confidens
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 in Madagascar. It was first described in 2012 by F. Glaw, J. Koehler, T.M. Townsend and M. Vences.
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. It was first described in 2012 by Glaw, Koehler, Townsend and Vences. The nature reserve where B. confidens can be found on is well-protected. Little habitat destruction is currently occurring that could impact the species.
Description
Brookesia confidens is smaller than half of a human finger, and is roughly the size of a wedding ring. The snout–vent length of males is between, and the total length is between. The females are slightly larger, and have a snout-vent length between, and a full length between. It is the sister taxon of Brookesia tuberculata. It is just larger than Brookesia micra. It looks identical to Brookesia desperata, Brookesia micra and Brookesia tristis.
Taxonomy
Brookesia confidens is commonly known as the leaf chameleon.