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Eastern Arc Sharp-nosed Chameleon

Kinyongia oxyrhina

Classification

The sharp-nosed chameleon (Kinyongia oxyrhina) is a chameleon native to the Uluguru and Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania, where it inhabits forests (also secondary), woodlands and plantations at an altitude of 1,400–1,900 m (4,600–6,200 ft) above sea level. It reached up to c. 15 cm (6 in) in total length, with about half being the tail.

Distribution

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