Green pygmy chameleon
Rhampholeon viridis
Silhouette: T. Michael Keesey (from a photograph by Frank Glaw, Jörn Köhler, Ted M. Townsend & Miguel Vences) · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyChamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
- GenusRhampholeon (North and East African Pygmy Chameleons)
- SpeciesRhampholeon viridis (Green pygmy chameleon)
About the Green pygmy chameleon
Rhampholeon viridis, the green pygmy chameleon, is a species of chameleons endemic to Tanzania. Higher Taxa: Chamaeleonidae, Sauria, Squamata (lizards) Common Names: Green Pygmy Chameleon Distribution: Tanzania (South Pare Mountains)
Type Locality: Tanga region, South Pare Mountains, from a patch of forest next to the Hingili stream, just north of the Shengena Mountain FR [4°14' 50" S, 37°59'28" E], 1450 m elevation. Etymology: The specific name derives from Latin "viridis" meaning "green," referring to the rich green coloration observed in males. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Green pygmy chameleon in Mkomazi National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Mkomazi National Park
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Bearded Pygmy Chameleon
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Kinyongia boehmei
Graceful Chameleon
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
More parks will be added in future updates.