| Rhampholeon | |
|---|---|
| Rhampholeon temporalis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Lacertilia |
| Family: | Chamaeleonidae |
| Subfamily: | Brookesiinae |
| Genus: | Rhampholeon Günther, 1874 |
Rhampholeon, commonly known as pygmy chameleons or African leaf chameleons, are a genus of small chameleons found in central East Africa (extending slightly into adjacent DR Congo). They are found in forests, woodlands, thickets and savanna, and most species are restricted to highlands. They are brown, grey or green, and typically seen at low levels in bushes, or on the ground among grass or leaf litter.
Until recently, the members of the genus Rieppeleon were commonly included in Rhampholeon instead.