- Source: Rhampholeon acuminatus
Rhampholeon acuminatus, 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.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Rhampholeon acuminatus
- Rhampholeon
- List of critically endangered reptiles
- IUCN Red List critically endangered species (Animalia)
- List of reptiles of South Africa
