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| status = EN
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| status_system = iucn3.1
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| status_ref = <ref name="iucn status 11 November 2021">{{cite iucn |author=Jenkins, R.K.B. |author2=Andreone, F. |author3=Andriamazava, A. |author4=Anjeriniaina, M. |author5=Glaw, F. |author6=Rabibisoa, N. |author7=Rakotomalala, D. |author8=Randrianantoandro, J.C. |author9=Randrianiriana, J. |author10=Randrianizahana , H. |author11=Ratsoavina, F. |author12=Robsomanitrandrasana, E. |date=2011 |title=''Brookesia dentata'' |volume=2011 |page=e.T172808A6922031 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172808A6922031.en |access-date=11 November 2021}}</ref>
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| regnum = [[Animal]]ia
| genus = Brookesia
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| species = dentata
| phylum = [[Chordate|Chordata]]
| authority = [[François Mocquard|Mocquard]], 1900
| classis = [[Reptile|Reptilia]]
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| range_map = Brookesia dentata distribution.png
| infraclassis = [[Lepidosauromorpha]]
| superordo = [[Lepidosauria]]
| ordo = [[Squamata]]
| subordo = [[Lizard|Lacertilia]]
| infraordo = [[Iguania]]
| familia = [[Chameleon|Chamaeleonidae]]
| genus = ''[[Brookesia]]''
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| species = '''''B. dentata'''''
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| binomial = ''Brookesia dentata''
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The '''toothed leaf chameleon''', '''''Brookesia dentata''''', is a species of [[chameleon]]s [[endemism|endemic]] to northwestern Madagascar. It was first described by Mocquard in 1900: 345, and has been described numerous times since then, most recently by Townsend ''et al.'' in 2009. It is affected by the collection of charcoal, forest fires, and the grazing of cattle.
The '''toothed leaf chameleon''', '''''Brookesia dentata''''', is a species of [[chameleon]]s [[endemism|endemic]] to northwestern Madagascar. It was first described by Mocquard in 1900: 345, and has been described numerous times since then, most recently by Townsend ''et al.'' in 2009. It is affected by the collection of charcoal, forest fires, and the grazing of cattle. Its holotype provides from [[Maevatanana]] (Suberbieville).


==Distribution and habitat==
==Distribution and habitat==
The toothed leaf chameleon is endemic to northwestern Madagascar, and its [[type locality (geology)|type locality]] is [[Sberbieville]].<ref name="eol">{{cite web|url=http://eol.org/pages/1057242/overview |title=Toothed Leaf Chameleon - Brookesia dentata - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life |publisher=Eol.org |date= |accessdate=2012-11-12}}</ref> It has been confirmed to be found at [[Andasibe]], [[Mandraka]], and [[Angavo-Anjozorobe]]. At the highest, the species can be found at {{convert|200|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level. The [[International Union for Conservation of Nature]] has classed ''B. dentata'' as an [[endangered species]] on their [[IUCN Red List]]. It is listed as endangered because it is only known from the Ankarafantsika area, which covers {{convert|1300|sqkm|sqmi|abbr=on}}, although it could be found over an area of {{convert|2700|sqkm|sqmi|abbr=on}} at the highest. The habitat of ''Brookesia dentata'' is continuing to decline due to [[charcoal]] collection, fires, and cattle.<ref name="iucnredlist1">{{cite web|url=http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/172808/0 |title=Brookesia dentata |publisher=Iucnredlist.org |date= |accessdate=2012-11-12}}</ref> The population of ''Brookesia dentata'' is currently decreasing like the habitat.<ref name="iucnredlist1"/> It is currently protected under the Madagascar law, and collection of the species is permitted with permission to do so.<ref name="iucnredlist1"/>
The toothed leaf chameleon is endemic to northwestern Madagascar, and its [[type locality (geology)|type locality]] is Suberbieville ([[Maevatanana]]).<ref name="eol">{{cite web|url=http://eol.org/pages/1057242/overview |title=Toothed Leaf Chameleon - Brookesia dentata - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life |publisher=Eol.org |access-date=2012-11-12}}</ref> It has been confirmed to be found at [[Andasibe]], [[Mandraka]], and [[Angavo-Anjozorobe]]. At the highest, the species can be found at {{convert|200|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level. The [[International Union for Conservation of Nature]] has classed ''B. dentata'' as an [[endangered species]] on their [[IUCN Red List]]. It is listed as endangered because it is known only from the Ankarafantsika area, which covers {{convert|1300|sqkm|sqmi|abbr=on}}, although it could be found over an area of {{convert|2700|sqkm|sqmi|abbr=on}} at the highest. The habitat of ''Brookesia dentata'' is continuing to decline due to [[charcoal]] collection, fires, and cattle.<ref name="iucn status 11 November 2021" /> The population of ''Brookesia dentata'' is currently decreasing like the habitat.<ref name="iucn status 11 November 2021" /> It is currently protected under the Madagascar law, and collection of the species is permitted with permission to do so.<ref name="iucn status 11 November 2021" />


==Taxonomy==
==Taxonomy==
''Brookesia dentata'' was initially described by Mocquard in 1900: 345, and has later been described many times: Werner (1911: 43), Mertens (1966: 2), Brygoo (1978: 25), Glaw and Vences (1994: 235), Klaver and Böhme (1997), Necas (1999: 277), and most recently Townsend et al. (2009).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Brookesia&species=dentata |title=Brookesia dentata &#124; The Reptile Database |publisher=Reptile-database.reptarium.cz |date=2010-02-21 |accessdate=2012-11-12}}</ref> It is commonly known as the toothed leaf chameleon.<ref name="eol" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/B/Brookesia_dentata/ |title=Brookesia dentata (Toothed Leaf Chameleon) |publisher=Zipcodezoo.com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-12}}</ref>
''Brookesia dentata'' was initially described by Mocquard in 1900: 345, and has later been described many times: Werner (1911: 43), Mertens (1966: 2), Brygoo (1978: 25), Glaw and Vences (1994: 235), Klaver and Böhme (1997), Necas (1999: 277), and most recently Townsend et al. (2009).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Brookesia&species=dentata |title=Brookesia dentata &#124; The Reptile Database |publisher=Reptile-database.reptarium.cz |date=2010-02-21 |access-date=2012-11-12}}</ref> It is commonly known as the toothed leaf chameleon.<ref name="eol" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/B/Brookesia_dentata/ |title=Brookesia dentata (Toothed Leaf Chameleon) |publisher=Zipcodezoo.com |access-date=2012-11-12}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Animals described in 1900]]
[[Category:Reptiles described in 1900]]
[[Category:Taxa named by François Mocquard]]
[[Category:Brookesia]]

Latest revision as of 21:11, 26 May 2022

Toothed leaf chameleon
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Brookesia
Species:
B. dentata
Binomial name
Brookesia dentata
Mocquard, 1900

The toothed leaf chameleon, Brookesia dentata, is a species of chameleons endemic to northwestern Madagascar. It was first described by Mocquard in 1900: 345, and has been described numerous times since then, most recently by Townsend et al. in 2009. It is affected by the collection of charcoal, forest fires, and the grazing of cattle. Its holotype provides from Maevatanana (Suberbieville).

Distribution and habitat

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The toothed leaf chameleon is endemic to northwestern Madagascar, and its type locality is Suberbieville (Maevatanana).[2] It has been confirmed to be found at Andasibe, Mandraka, and Angavo-Anjozorobe. At the highest, the species can be found at 200 m (660 ft) above sea level. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classed B. dentata as an endangered species on their IUCN Red List. It is listed as endangered because it is known only from the Ankarafantsika area, which covers 1,300 km2 (500 sq mi), although it could be found over an area of 2,700 km2 (1,000 sq mi) at the highest. The habitat of Brookesia dentata is continuing to decline due to charcoal collection, fires, and cattle.[1] The population of Brookesia dentata is currently decreasing like the habitat.[1] It is currently protected under the Madagascar law, and collection of the species is permitted with permission to do so.[1]

Taxonomy

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Brookesia dentata was initially described by Mocquard in 1900: 345, and has later been described many times: Werner (1911: 43), Mertens (1966: 2), Brygoo (1978: 25), Glaw and Vences (1994: 235), Klaver and Böhme (1997), Necas (1999: 277), and most recently Townsend et al. (2009).[3] It is commonly known as the toothed leaf chameleon.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Jenkins, R.K.B.; Andreone, F.; Andriamazava, A.; Anjeriniaina, M.; Glaw, F.; Rabibisoa, N.; Rakotomalala, D.; Randrianantoandro, J.C.; Randrianiriana, J.; Randrianizahana , H.; Ratsoavina, F.; Robsomanitrandrasana, E. (2011). "Brookesia dentata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T172808A6922031. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172808A6922031.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Toothed Leaf Chameleon - Brookesia dentata - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life". Eol.org. Retrieved 2012-11-12.
  3. ^ "Brookesia dentata | The Reptile Database". Reptile-database.reptarium.cz. 2010-02-21. Retrieved 2012-11-12.
  4. ^ "Brookesia dentata (Toothed Leaf Chameleon)". Zipcodezoo.com. Retrieved 2012-11-12.
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