Bearded Pygmy Chameleon
Rieppeleon brevicaudatus
About the Bearded Pygmy Chameleon
Rieppeleon brevicaudatus, commonly known as the bearded leaf chameleon or bearded pygmy chameleon, is a chameleon originating from the eastern Usambara and Uluguru Mountains in northeastern Tanzania and Kenya. It is easily distinguished from others in the Rieppeleon genus by the presence of a "beard" below the mouth, consisting of a few raised scales. At a full grown length of only 3 in (8 cm), it is marked by somewhat drab coloring in comparison to other chameleons,...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Bearded Pygmy Chameleon?
The scientific name of the Bearded Pygmy Chameleon is Rieppeleon brevicaudatus.
How many Bearded Pygmy Chameleon sightings have been recorded?
215 observations of the Bearded Pygmy Chameleon have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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