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Distribution

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Continent: Indian-Ocean
Distribution: Madagascar (Vallée de la riviére Iaraka, near Masoala)
Type locality: Vallée de la riviére Iaraka, near Masoala, 600 - 1000 m elevation.
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Iaraka River leaf chameleon

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The Iaraka River leaf chameleon (Brookesia vadoni), also commonly known as the mossy pygmy leaf chameleon, is a species of chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Etymology

The specific name, vadoni, is in honor of French naturalist Jean Pierre Léopold Vadon (1904–1970).[2]

Geographic range

B. vadoni is found in northeastern Madagascar.[1]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of B. vadoni is forest, at altitudes of 600–2,130 m (1,970–6,990 ft).[1]

Reproduction

B. vadoni is oviparous.[3]

References

  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 vadoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172858A6930812. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172858A6930812.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Brookesia vadoni, p. 271).
  3. ^ Species Brookesia vadoni at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
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Iaraka River leaf chameleon: Brief Summary

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The Iaraka River leaf chameleon (Brookesia vadoni), also commonly known as the mossy pygmy leaf chameleon, is a species of chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

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