Rhampholeon acuminatus,[2] the Nguru pygmy chameleon, is a species of chameleons endemic to Tanzania.
| Nguru Pygmy Chameleon | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus: | Rhampholeon |
| Species: | R. acuminatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhampholeon acuminatus Mariaux & Tilbury, 2006
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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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Rhampholeon acuminatus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2024-03-07.