# Leaf chameleon (*Brookesia micra*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The leaf chameleon (Brookesia micra), also called the Nosy Hara leaf chameleon, is a reptile in the lizard subgroup and belongs to the family Chamaeleonidae. It is placed in the genus Brookesia, suborder Iguania and order Squamata, within the class Reptilia. The species was named by Glaw, Köhler, Townsend & Vences, 2012. On the IUCN Red List it is assessed globally as Near Threatened (NT), which is not an IUCN threatened category.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 169.3 mg |
| Length | 1.81 cm |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest |
| Young per litter or clutch | 2 |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Active | By day (diurnal) |
| Conservation status | Near Threatened (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Reptilia
- order: Squamata
- family: Chamaeleonidae
- genus: Brookesia
- species: *Brookesia micra* Glaw, Köhler, Townsend & Vences, 2012

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the leaf chameleon?

The leaf chameleon is a reptile in the lizard subgroup. It belongs to the family Chamaeleonidae in the order Squamata.

### What is the scientific name of the leaf chameleon?

Its scientific name is Brookesia micra, placing it in the genus Brookesia.

### Who named Brookesia micra?

Brookesia micra was named by Glaw, Köhler, Townsend & Vences, 2012.

### Is the leaf chameleon endangered?

No. It is listed as Near Threatened (NT) in a global IUCN assessment, which is not an IUCN threatened category.

### What other names does the leaf chameleon have?

It is also called the Nosy Hara leaf chameleon.

### What family does the leaf chameleon belong to?

It belongs to the family Chamaeleonidae, within the suborder Iguania.

## Sources

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