Rhampholeon acuminatus

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Nguru Pygmy Chameleon
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Rhampholeon Acuminatus Male
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Rhampholeon Acuminatus Female
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Chamaeleonidae
Genus: Rhampholeon
Species:
R. acuminatus
Binomial name
Rhampholeon acuminatus
Mariaux & Tilbury, 2006
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Rhampholeon acuminatus [2] , the Nguru pygmy chameleon, is a species of chameleons endemic to Tanzania.

Higher Taxa: Chamaeleonidae, Sauria, Squamata (lizards)

Common Names: Nguru Pygmy Chameleon

Distribution: Tanzania (Nguru Mountains)

Type Locality: Tanzania, Morogoro region, Nguru Mountains, Nguru South Catchment FR, Komkore Forest above Ubili village [6°2'29" S; 37°30'40.5" E], elevation 1500–1600 m.

Reproduction: Oviparous

Abundance: Only known from its original description (Meiri et al. 2017).

Etymology: The species name is derived from the Latin word "acuminare," meaning "to sharpen," in reference to the numerous sharp spines found on the head and body.

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References

  1. Tolley, K.; Menegon, M.; Plumptre, A. (2014). "Rhampholeon acuminatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2014: e.T172524A1344202. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T172524A1344202.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. "Rhampholeon acuminatus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2024-03-07.