Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon
Bradypodion setaroi
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 setaroi (Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon)
About the Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon
Setaro's dwarf chameleon (Bradypodion setaroi) is a species of lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The specific name, setaroi, is in honor of Gordon Setaro who collected the holotype with Raw. With a total length (including tail) of about 10 cm (3.9 in), B. setaroi is one of the smallest of all the dwarf chameleons. It has a reduced throat crest and a tail that is longer than the body in males, and shorter than the body in females.
B. setaroi is endemic to South Africa, where it is restricted to coastal dune forests in northern Kwazulu Natal. It adapts well to suburban gardens, but domestic cats — as introduced predators — will usually kill all chameleons in the immediate area.
Raw LRG (1976). "A survey of the dwarf chameleons of Natal, South Africa, with description of three new species". Durban Museum Novitates 11 (7): 139–161. (Bradypodion setaroi, new species). Search for Distribution of Bradypodion setaroi Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon in iSimangaliso Wetland 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 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 65 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Setaro's Dwarf Chameleon in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.