About Bradypodion atromontanum Branch, Tolley & Tilbury, 2006
Common Name and Size
Bradypodion atromontanum, commonly called the Swartberg dwarf chameleon, is a small chameleon that does not grow longer than 12 cm.
Body Coloration
Its body is typically pale yellow or brown, with greenish color tones.
Endemic Range
This species is endemic to the Swartberg mountains in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Specific Occurrence Locations
It can be found in the Swartberg Nature Reserve, and also occurs at Groot Swartberg.
Habitat
It is an arboreal species that lives in mountain fynbos habitat.
