Jackson's Chameleon
Trioceros jacksonii
Jackson's Chameleon have three cylindrical annulated bony horns on their head, although it may be diminished or absent in females. Males are green with a yallow lateral…
How to identify
Jackson's Chameleon have three cylindrical annulated bony horns on their head, although it may be diminished or absent in females. Males are green with a yallow lateral stripe, where females are darker green or gray with dark blotches.
Range
Jackson's Chameleon is native to Kenya and Tanzania, but introduced populations may be found in California and Hawaii.
Habitat
Jackson's chameleons in their native range are found in woodlands and forests at altitudes of 1,600 to 2,500 meters (5250 ft to 8200 ft). In Hawaii and California they can be found in wet habitats lower altitudes.
Name and etymology
Genus
Trioceros
Greek for three (tri) horns (keras).
Origin
Sources
- Wikipedia: Trioceros ↗
“Trioceros.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trioceros
Species epithet
jacksonii
Honoring Frederick John Jackson, ornithologist and govenor of Kenya.
Origin
Honors
Sources
- Wikipedia: Trioceros jacksonii ↗
“Trioceros jacksonii.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson's_chameleon
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At a glance
Size
Up to 160 mm or 6.3 inches
Range
Jackson's Chameleon is native to Kenya and Tanzania, but introduced populations may be found in California and Hawaii.
Habitat
Jackson's chameleons in their native range are found in woodlands and forests at altitudes of 1,600 to 2,500 meters (5250 ft…