Rhampholeon viridis

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.