Bearded Pygmy Chameleon
Rieppeleon brevicaudatus
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Chamaeleonidae
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, usually assuming a brown or tan coloring.
Rieppeleon brevicaudatus est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Chamaeleonidae. Répartition Cette espèce se rencontre dans l'est de la Tanzanie et au Kenya. Description Ce reptile atteint moins de 10 centimètres, et présente une sorte de « barbe » caractéristique sous la mâchoire.
Rieppelon es un género de la familia Chamaeleonidae que incluye especies de pequeños camaleones que se distribuyen por África oriental.
Distribution
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