ENEndangered
Mount Mulanje Pygmy Chameleon
Rhampholeon platyceps
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CHAMAELEONIDAE
Threatened in Malawi
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mount Mulanje Pygmy Chameleon classified as Endangered?
Mount Mulanje Pygmy Chameleon is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Mount Mulanje Pygmy Chameleon live?
Mount Mulanje Pygmy Chameleon occurs in Malawi. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mount Mulanje Pygmy Chameleon?
The main threats to Mount Mulanje Pygmy Chameleon are 2.1, 5.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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