81 observationsEndangered
Peyrieras' Dwarf Leaf Chameleon
Brookesia peyrierasi
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Chamaeleonidae ›Genus: Brookesia
About
Brookesia peyrierasi is a diminutive chameleon from north-eastern Madagascar. It is known commonly as Peyrieras' pygmy chameleon, named after the herpetologist André Peyriéras.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Peyrieras' Dwarf Leaf Chameleon is Brookesia peyrierasi.
- The Peyrieras' Dwarf Leaf Chameleon has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Peyrieras' Dwarf Leaf Chameleon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Peyrieras' Dwarf Leaf Chameleon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Peyrieras' Dwarf Leaf Chameleon belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Peyrieras' Dwarf Leaf Chameleon belongs to the order Squamata.
- Peyrieras' Dwarf Leaf Chameleon belongs to the family Chamaeleonidae.
- Peyrieras' Dwarf Leaf Chameleon belongs to the genus Brookesia.