Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon
Bradypodion ventrale
Silhouette: T. Michael Keesey (from a photograph by Frank Glaw, Jörn Köhler, Ted M. Townsend & Miguel Vences) · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyChamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
- GenusBradypodion (Southern African Dwarf Chameleons)
- SpeciesBradypodion ventrale (Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon)
About the Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon
Bradypodion ventrale, the southern dwarf chameleon, occurs in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is also known as the eastern Cape dwarf chameleon. It is a relatively large species of dwarf chameleon, reaching lengths of 14 cm (5.5 in). It has a very prominent casque on the back of its head and a long, beard-like throat crest. It lives in dense thickets and shrub, and is usually very difficult to spot because of its colouring. It adapts very well to living in suburban gardens, but domestic cats – being introduced predators – will usually kill all chameleons in the immediate area. Consequently, one should not bring chameleons into a garden which is frequented by cats. It gives birth to litters of between 10 and 20 babies in the summer.
Tolley, K. and Burger, M. 2007. Chameleons of Southern Africa. ISBN 978-1-77007-375-3. Search for Distribution of Bradypodion ventrale Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon in Addo Elephant National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon in Addo Elephant National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon sighting in Addo Elephant National Park, based on 74 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon in Addo Elephant National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon in Addo Elephant National Park in our monthly data.