Permet Leaf Chameleon
Brookesia therezieni
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)
- GenusBrookesia
- SpeciesBrookesia therezieni (Permet Leaf Chameleon)
About the Permet Leaf Chameleon
Brookesia therezieni, also known as the Perinet leaf chameleon, is a species of lizards in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to eastern Madagascar. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classed the species as Least Concern. B. therezieni was initially described as a species new to science by Édouard-Raoul Brygoo and Charles Antoine Domergue in 1970.
The specific name, therezieni, is in honor of French hydrobiologist Yves Thérézien. Endemic to eastern Madagascar, Brookesia therezieni is found in the type locality of the species, Périnet, which is why it is known as the Perinet leaf chameleon. It is also found in the east-central area of Madagascar: An'Ala, Ankeniheny, Andasibe, Anjanaharibe, Mantadia, and Imerimandroso. It can be found at elevations between 900 and 1,500 m (3,000 and 4,900 ft) above mean sea level, and is estimated to be found over an area of 30,444 km2 (11,754 sq mi). Its preferred natural habitat is forest.
B. therezieni is oviparous. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has ranked B. therezieni as Least Concern on its Red List... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Permet Leaf Chameleon in Ranomafana 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 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Permet Leaf Chameleon in Ranomafana National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Permet Leaf Chameleon sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Permet Leaf Chameleon in Ranomafana National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Permet Leaf Chameleon in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.