Brygoo's chameleon

- Brookesia brygooi

The Brygoo's chameleon (Brookesia brygooi) it is endemic to southwestern Madagascar, where its type locality is Analavelona, in the province of Fianarantsoa, in south-central Madagascar.

The Brookesia Chameleons they are some of the smallest reptiles in the world: one of the species reaches a maximum length of just over an inch (30 mm). These tiny creatures are found in the leaf litter of tropical rainforests and dry deciduous forests across much of Madagascar..

The Brygoo's chameleon it is a small to medium sized chameleon, earthy brown to blend in with leaf litter.

It is located at an altitude between 20 and 571 m above mean sea level, and in an area of 147.782 square kilometers. Details about the true population of the Brygoo's chameleon, although it is known to be very widespread.

The Brookesia they feed on small insects and respond with their camouflage to hide from predators. When resent, these chameleons play dead in an effort to look like a fallen leaf.

Brookesias are easier to find at night, when they sleep on the leaves of small bushes.

Because it is widespread and commonly found in protected areas, was listed as Least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Minimum measurements are 60 x 31 x 46 cm..

Males can become territorial and separate from other males. It is usually meek, but frequent handling stresses the animal. It is usually quite docile and shy. The species is diurnal.

Use full spectrum lighting 12 to 14 hours a day. Provide multiple climbing areas on branches, trunks and plants. This species likes dense foliage to hide when climbing.

The daytime temperature should be between 23 – 27 degrees C. Maintain night temperature between 20 – 2 degrees C.

This species requires moderate to high humidity levels.

Provide a large, shallow container for drinking and soaking. Provide a constant running or trickling water supply. The enclosure must be well ventilated.

This species is carnivorous (like meat). eat small insects, flies, mosquitoes and insect larvae. Always offer variety for proper nutrition. Sprinkle food with calcium and vitamins.

It's probably the leaf chameleon What is most legally exported from Madagascar. Specimens of this species can be found relatively easily in specialized stores.. Its price in the exotic animal market ranges from 120 – 150 EUR.

1. Brygoo's chameleon, Brygoo’s pygmy chameleon, Leaf chameleon (English).
2. Caméléon feuille de Brygoo (French).
3. Brygoos Chamäleon, Brygoos Pygmäenchamäleon, Blattchamäleon (German).
4. Camaleão de Brygoo, Camaleão pigmeu de Brygoo, Camaleão de folha (Portuguese).
5. "Camaleón pigmeo de Brygoo", Camaleón de Brygoo, Camaleón de hoja, Camaleón pigmeo malgache (español).