Spiny leaf chameleon

Spiny leaf chameleon
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Brookesia
Species:
B. decaryi
Binomial name
Brookesia decaryi
Angel, 1939[2]

Brookesia decaryi is a species of chameleon, which is endemic to Madagascar, and is ranked as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).[1] It was initially described in 1939 by Fernand Angel.[3] B. decaryi is commonly known as Decary's leaf chameleon,[1] spiny leaf chameleon,[4] or Decary's pygmy chameleon.[3][5]

  1. ^ a b c Jenkins, R.K.B.; Andreone, F.; Andriamazava, A.; Anjeriniaina, M.; Glaw, F.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotomalala, D.; Randrianantoandro, J.C.; Randrianiriana, J.; Randrianizahana , H.; Ratsoavina, F.; Robsomanitrandrasana, E. (2011). "Brookesia decaryi ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172885A6935659. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172885A6935659.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Angel 1939 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ a b Brookesia decaryi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 4 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Spiny Leaf Chameleons (Brookesia decaryi), Madagascar, Camouflage c/o Animals Animals – Earth Scenes". Animalsprints.com. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference EDR was invoked but never defined (see the help page).