Chapman's Pygmy Chameleon
Rhampholeon chapmanorum
Extremely high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Chapman's Pygmy Chameleon
Rhampholeon chapmanorum is a species of terrestrial pygmy chameleon in the family Chamaeleonidae, endemic to forest fragments in the Natundu Hills, Malawi. It was described by Tilbury, in 1992 from a patch of lowland seasonal rainforest in the Matandwe Forest Reserve.
Key Facts
- Critically endangered - one of the rarest animals on Earth!
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Chapman's Pygmy Chameleon?
The scientific name of the Chapman's Pygmy Chameleon is Rhampholeon chapmanorum.
Is the Chapman's Pygmy Chameleon endangered?
The Chapman's Pygmy Chameleon is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Chapman's Pygmy Chameleon sightings have been recorded?
25 observations of the Chapman's Pygmy Chameleon have been recorded on iNaturalist.
