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Cape Dwarf Chameleon
Cape dwarf chameleon is a medium-sized species of chameleon native to South Africa. The species is active only during the day. Males and females are almost same in appearance. It can change its color.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Iguania |
| Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus | Bradypodion |
| Scientific Name | Bradypodion pumilum |
| Size | 5 to 7 cm body size; more than 15 cm (total length including the tail) |
| Color | Color ranges from vibrant green and yellow to dull brown with a light colored stripe on the sides |
| Distribution | South Africa |
| Habitat | Fynbos and renosterveld, indigenous Afrotemperate forest, wetlands, river valleys |
| Diet | Small insects, other arthropods |
| Predators | Snakes, predatory birds |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous (giving birth to live young by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size | 5 to 12 young |
| Reproductive Age | Within 1 year of age |
| IUCN Conservation Status | CITES Appendix II (Not yet threatened but may become so without proper measures) |
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Published on May 11th 2017 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
