QUICK FACT: The species name “acuminatus” means “to sharpen” in reference to the numerous sharp spines scattered across the head and body.

THREATS: Habitat understory clearing for cardamom and other shade plant cultivation, and illegal collection for the pet trade.

IMPORTANCE: This small (up to 82mm or 3.2″ in length) arboreal insectivore is a local endemic known only from a single locality and represents one of the more elaborately ornamented and colored pygmy chameleons in the world!

Photo credit: Zoo Vienna

QUICK FACT: The species name “acuminatus” means “to sharpen” in reference to the numerous sharp spines scattered across the head and body.

THREATS: Habitat understory clearing for cardamom and other shade plant cultivation, and illegal collection for the pet trade.

IMPORTANCE: This small (up to 82mm or 3.2” in length) arboreal insectivore is a local endemic known only from a single locality and represents one of the more elaborately ornamented and colored pygmy chameleons in the world!

Photo credit: Zoo Vienna