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Rhampholeon boulengeri
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rhampholeon boulengeri, also known commonly as Boulenger’s pygmy chameleon, is a species of lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is native to eastern Africa.
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Etymology
The specific name, boulengeri, is in honor of Belgian-born British Herpetologist George Albert Boulenger.[2]
Geographic range
R. boulengeri is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda[3]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of R. boulengeri is forest, at elevations up to 2,300 m (7,500 ft).[1]
Diet
R. boulengeri preys on insects, including caterpillars, and also on spiders.[4]
Reproduction
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