Plated leaf chameleon
A species of Leaf chameleon Scientific name : Brookesia stumpffi Genus : Leaf chameleon
Plated leaf chameleon, A species of Leaf chameleon
Scientific name: Brookesia stumpffi
Genus: Leaf chameleon
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Description
Brookesia stumpffi, also known as the plated leaf chameleon, is a species of chameleon found in some parts of Madagascar. It can be found in Nosy Bé, north-west Madagascar, Nosy Komba, and Nosy Sakatia.
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
The diet of plated leaf chameleon predominantly consists of small arthropods, including insects and spiders. This species exhibits a preference for ants and termites, exploiting their availability in its natural habitat.
Appearance
The plated leaf chameleon is a small chameleon, measuring only up to about 2.5 inches long. Its sleek, elongated body is covered in smooth scales, and it possesses a prehensile tail. Its soft skin exhibits a dominant brown hue, interspersed with variants of greens and yellows—perfect for camouflage in its natural habitat. This species lacks male-female dimorphism, meaning there are no prominent physical distinctions between the sexes.
Behavior
Plated leaf chameleon is a solitary creature largely active at dawn and dusk. Exhibiting tremendous ground-oriented behavior, it adeptly mimics leaf litter for camouflage. Notwithstanding its low-mobility lifestyle, it swiftly defends its territory, employing body inflation to intimidate potential rivals.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Chameleons Genus
Leaf chameleon Species
Plated leaf chameleon 
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