Rhampholeon acuminatus
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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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Rhampholeon acuminatus,[2] also known commonly as the Nguru pygmy chameleon, is a species of chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to Tanzania.
Distribution
[edit]Rhampholeon acuminatus is found in the Nguru Mountains of Tanzania. The type locality is "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 [4,921–5,249 ft]".
Reproduction
[edit]Rhampholeon acuminatus is oviparous.[2]
Abundance
[edit]Rhampholeon acuminatus is only known from its original description (Meiri et al. 2017).
Etymology
[edit]The specific name, acuminatus is the past participle of the Latin verb 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.
- ^ a b "Rhampholeon acuminatus". The Reptile Database. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
Further reading
[edit]- Mariaux, J.; Tilbury, C.R. (2006). "The pygmy chameleons of the eastern Arc range (Tanzania): Evolutionary relationships and the description of three new species of Rhampholeon (Sauria: Chamaeleonidae)". Herpetological Journal. 16 (3): 315–331. (Rhampholeon acuminatus , new species).
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