ENEndangered
Natal Midlands Dwarf Chameleon
Bradypodion thamnobates
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CHAMAELEONIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Natal Midlands Dwarf Chameleon classified as Endangered?
Natal Midlands Dwarf Chameleon is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Natal Midlands Dwarf Chameleon live?
Natal Midlands Dwarf Chameleon occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Natal Midlands Dwarf Chameleon?
The main threats to Natal Midlands Dwarf Chameleon are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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