[2] Found in northern Madagascar, B. confidens is one of the world's smallest chameleons.

Little habitat destruction is currently occurring that could impact the species.

[5] Brookesia confidens is smaller than half of a human finger, and is roughly the size of a wedding ring.

[5] It is the sister taxon of Brookesia tuberculata (Mount d'Ambre leaf chameleon).

[8] Brookesia confidens is commonly known as the leaf chameleon.