Rhampholeon_acuminatus

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Rhampholeon acuminatus

Species of lizard

Rhampholeon acuminatus,[2] the Nguru pygmy chameleon, is a species of chameleons endemic to Tanzania.

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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

  1. [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. [2]
    "Rhampholeon acuminatus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
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