Mount d'Ambre leaf chameleon

The Montagne d'Ambre leaf chameleon is a diminutive chameleon species indigenous to northern Madagascar. In 1999, a study published in the Journal of Zoology contested a 1995 paper that asserted the Montagne d'Ambre leaf chameleon and another species, B. peyrierasi, were synonymous with B. minima. The 1999 study identified subtle differences in their physical characteristics, such as the hemipenises, head crests, and small spines above the eyes. These distinctions led researchers to determine that they were, in fact, distinct species. This research emphasized the essential role of detailed morphological analysis in accurately classifying and understanding different species.