Rhampholeon acuminatus

Rhampholeon acuminatus, the Nguru pygmy chameleon, is a species of chameleons endemic to Tanzania.

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.