VUVulnerable
Mount Chiperone Pygmy Chameleon
Rhampholeon nebulauctor
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Other threatened species in CHAMAELEONIDAE
Threatened in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mount Chiperone Pygmy Chameleon classified as Vulnerable?
Mount Chiperone Pygmy Chameleon is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Mount Chiperone Pygmy Chameleon live?
Mount Chiperone Pygmy Chameleon occurs in Mozambique. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mount Chiperone Pygmy Chameleon?
The main threats to Mount Chiperone Pygmy Chameleon are 2.1, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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