Common Native
Chameleons
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SCIENTIFIC NAME |
COMMON
NAME |
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Chamaeleo Chamaeleo africanus |
African |
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Chamaeleo
Trioceros eisentrauti |
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Chamaeleo Trioceros pfefferi |
Pfeffer's |
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Chamaeleo Trioceros oweni |
Owen's |
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Chamaeleo Chamaeleo gracilis |
Graceful |
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Chamaeleo Chamaeleo senegalensis |
Senegal |
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Rhampholeon spectrum |
Spectral Pygmy
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Chamaeleo Trioceros montium |
Mountain or Sailfin |
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Chamaeleo Trioceros cristatus |
Crested or Fringed |
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Chamaeleo Trioceros weidersheimi |
Peacock
or Mount Lefo |
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Chamaeleo Trioceros camerunensis |
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Chamaeleo Trioceros quadricornis |
Giant
Four-Horned or
Cameroon Bearded
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Chamaeleo Chamaeleo dilepis |
Flap-Necked |
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Chamaeleo Chamaeleo quilensis |
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| annual rainfall |
40"-60" |
| avg. temperature in January |
68+ degrees F. |
| avg. temperature in July |
68 to 86 degrees F. |
| topography |
sea level to 2083 ft avg
1-2k |
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Climate:
The tropical coastal areas of Cameroon receive copious amounts of rain, that in some
years exceeded 30 feet. That's right, 30 feet. While in the northern areas
yearly precipitation amounts are much lower, averaging near 30 inches. Drought
is a way of life in the far north. Daily highs in the mid 80s are commonplace,
and overall, mean temperatures average in the high 70s; slightly warmer in the
south, and a bit cooler in the western mountains.
Landforms:
From the low and marshy coastal area, the land rises into a rain forest plateau. From
there the land moves higher into the central Adamawa Plateau, were some
elevations reach over 4,000 ft. To the north of Benoue National Park, the land
slopes into a savanna plain that extends to the shores of Lake Chad. Significant
rivers include the Dja, Nyong and Sanaga. In the far southwest Cameroon is
mountainous.
Highest Point: Mt. Cameroon, 13,353 ft. (4,070 m) (an active volcano)
on the edge of the Gulf of Guinea and it's the highest point in West Africa.
Lowest Point: Atlantic Ocean, 0 ft. (0 m)
Natural Resources:
Cameroon's natural resources include timber, iron ore, petroleum, bauxite and
potential hydropower.
Natural Hazards:
A natural hazard for Cameroon is the volcanic activity, with periodic releases
of poisonous gases, from the Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun volcanoes.
Environmental Issues:
The country of Cameroon, in western Africa, has environmental issues pertaining
to overgrazing, deforestation and desertification. There is incidence of both
poaching and overfishing. Waterborne diseases are prevalent in Cameroon.
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