Rhampholeon acuminatus
Species of lizard
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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.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus: | Rhampholeon |
| Species: | R. acuminatus |
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Distribution
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
Abundance
Rhampholeon acuminatus is only known from its original description (Meiri et al. 2017).
Etymology
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.
