Calumma boettgeri
# 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 810–1,200 m (2,660–3,940 ft).

## Description

C. boettgeri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5.5 cm (2.2 in), and tail length equals SVL.

## Behavior

C. boettgeri is arboreal, and is usually found 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) above the forest floor.

## Reproduction

C. boettgeri is oviparous.

