Rhampholeon viridis
Rhampholeon viridis, the green pygmy chameleon, is a species of chameleons endemic to Tanzania.
Higher Taxa: Chamaeleonidae, Sauria, Squamata
Common Names: Green Pygmy Chameleon
Distribution: Tanzania
Type Locality: Tanga region, South Pare Mountains, from a patch of forest next to the Hingili stream, just north of the Shengena Mountain FR, 1450 m elevation.
Etymology: The specific name derives from Latin "viridis" meaning "green," referring to the rich green coloration observed in males.