Antsingy leaf chameleon  (Brookesia perarmata)

This species is endemic to Madagascar (1), a large island off East Africa's coast. There it is found in the northern part of the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in the Melaky Region (2).

Like other members of the Brookesia genus, the Antsingy leaf chameleon has specific habitat requirements. It exists in primary or relatively untouched tropical deciduous forests where there is a dense leaf litter. This dense leaf litter is important as it provides food for the Antsingy leaf chameleon. During the night it perches on low twigs, stems and leaves (2).