Brookesia ebenaui
# Brookesia ebenaui

Brookesia ebenaui (northern leaf chameleon or Ebenau's leaf chameleon) is a chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species, which is endemic to Madagascar, can rapidly change color among various earth hues.

## Etymology

The specific name, ebenaui, is in honor of German zoologist Karl Ebenau.

## Geographic range

B. ebenaui is found in extreme northern Madagascar.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of B. ebenaui is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 800 m (2,600 ft).

## Reproduction

B. ebenaui is oviparous.

