About Brookesia stumpffi Boettger, 1894
Taxonomy and basic traits
Brookesia stumpffi, formally described by Boettger in 1894, reaches a maximum total length of 9 cm (3.5 in) when fully grown, and has a documented life expectancy of at least three years.
Initial 2007 distribution record
In 2007, Glaw and Vences recorded this species on small islands off the mainland coast of Madagascar.
Endemic range
It is endemic to specific locations in Madagascar, specifically the northwestern region islands of Nosy Be (also called Nosy Bé), Nosy Komba, and Nosy Sakatia.
Habitat and elevation
The species is common within its rainforest habitat, and occurs at elevations up to 150 metres (490 feet) above sea level across a range of 61,884 square kilometres.
Reproductive clutch size
For reproduction, female Brookesia stumpffi lay clutches of 3 to 5 eggs.
Egg incubation conditions
When incubated at a constant temperature of 23 °C (73 °F), these eggs hatch after 60 to 70 days.
