ENEndangered
East Usambara Pygmy Chameleon
Rhampholeon temporalis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhampholeon_temporalis
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 protectionResource & habitat protectionCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CHAMAELEONIDAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Why is East Usambara Pygmy Chameleon classified as Endangered?
East Usambara 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 East Usambara Pygmy Chameleon live?
East Usambara Pygmy Chameleon occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to East Usambara Pygmy Chameleon?
The main threats to East Usambara Pygmy Chameleon are 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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