Iaraka River leaf chameleon
# Iaraka River leaf chameleon

The Iaraka River leaf chameleon (Brookesia vadoni), also commonly known as the mossy pygmy leaf chameleon, is a species of chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

## Etymology

The specific name, vadoni, is in honor of French naturalist Jean Pierre Léopold Vadon (1904–1970).

## Geographic range

B. vadoni is found in northeastern Madagascar.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of B. vadoni is forest, at altitudes of 600–2,130 m (1,970–6,990 ft).

## Reproduction

B. vadoni is oviparous.

