Brookesia micra
species of chameleon from Madagascar
Brookesia micra is, as of 19 February 2012[update], the smallest known species of chameleon in the world. It is small enough to stand on the head of a match.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It can grow up to 29 millimetres (1.1 in) in length.
References
change- ↑ Zukerman, Wendy (15 February 2012). "Itsy bitsy teeny weeny chameleons". New Scientist. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ↑ Phelan, Jessica (15 February 2012). "Brookesia micra, world's smallest chameleon, discovered in Madagascar". GlobalPost. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ↑ Mann, Adam (14 February 2012). "World's Tiniest Chameleons Found in Madagascar". Wired. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ↑ Mustain, Andrea (14 February 2012). "World's Tiniest Chameleon Discovered". Live Science. Archived from the original on 15 February 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ↑ Davies, Ella (15 February 2012). "Tiny lizards found in Madagascar". BBC Nature. Archived from the original on 15 February 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ↑ "World's tiniest chameleon discovered". Toronto Sun. Quebecor Media. 15 February 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
