Rosette-nosed Chameleon
Rhampholeon spinosus
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 spinosus (Rosette-nosed Chameleon)
About the Rosette-nosed Chameleon
The rosette-nosed chameleon (Rhampholeon spinosus) is a small species of chameleon found in virgin forest and woodland of both the eastern and western Usambara Mountains in Tanzania. This endangered species is predominantly ash-grey in colouration, with a distinctive rosette-like nasal appendage. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rosette-nosed Chameleon in Mkomazi National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Mkomazi National Park
Green pygmy chameleon
Rhampholeon viridis
West Usambara two-horned chamaeleon
Kinyongia multituberculata
Flap-necked Chameleon
Chamaeleo dilepis
Uthmöller's Chameleon
Kinyongia uthmoelleri
Kenya leaf chameleon
Rieppeleon kerstenii
Wavy Chameleon
Trioceros deremensis
Kilimanjaro two-horned chamaeleon
Kinyongia tavetana
Matschie's Dwarf Chameleon
Kinyongia tenuis
Bearded Pygmy Chameleon
Rieppeleon brevicaudatus
Böhme’s Two-horned Chamaeleon
Kinyongia boehmei
Graceful Chameleon
Chamaeleo gracilis
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.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rosette-nosed Chameleon in Mkomazi National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Rosette-nosed Chameleon sighting in Mkomazi National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rosette-nosed Chameleon in Mkomazi National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Rosette-nosed Chameleon in Mkomazi National Park in our monthly data.