Dwarf chameleon

Description

The dwarf chameleon is one of the smallest species in the Brookesia genus of chameleons.It has a narrow head,and is coloured beige and brown.The species is 45 mm (1.8 in) at full length,with 20 mm (0.79 in) of that being the tail.It sleeps at around 15 cm (5.9 in) above the ground on twigs and/or stems.When threatened,it will stiffen its body and clutch its legs,and then fall to the ground,until it feels safe.