Calumma boettgeri


Calumma boettgeri is a species of chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Etymology

The specific name, boettgeri, is in honor of German herpetologist Oskar Boettger.

Geographic range

C. boettgeri is found in northern Madagascar, including the island of Nosy Be.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of C. boettgeri is forest, at altitudes of.

Description

C. boettgeri may attain a snout-to-vent length of, and tail length equals SVL.

Behavior

C. boettgeri is arboreal, and is usually found above the forest floor.

Reproduction

C. boettgeri is oviparous.