Rieppeleon kerstenii
Rieppeleon kerstenii is species of chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to East Africa. There are two subspecies.
Geographic range
R. kerstenii is found in eastern Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and northeastern Tanzania.Habitat
R. kerstenii is found at altitudes from sea level to, in a variety of habitats: shrubland, savanna, and forest.Common names
Common names for R. kerstenii include Kenya leaf chameleon, Kenya pygmy chameleon, Kenya stumptail chameleon, Kersten's pygmy chameleon, and pygmy grass chameleon.Etymologies
The specific name, kerstenii, is in honour of Otto Kersten, who was a German chemist and traveler.The subspecific name, robecchii, is in honour of Luigi Robecchi Bricchetti, who was an Italian geologist and explorer.