Transkei dwarf chameleon


The Transkei dwarf chameleon is a chameleon endemic to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is also known as the Pondo dwarf chameleon.

Reproduction

Transkei dwarf chameleon are ovoviviparous.

Habitat and conservation

Transkei dwarf chameleon inhabit low coastal forests. This habitat is deteriorating because of overgrazing by domestic livestock, clearing of land for agriculture, fuel-wood collection, invasion by introduced plants, and urbanization. The species occurs in the Silaka Nature Reserve, but is not known from other protected areas.