Jacksons Chameleon

Trioceros jacksonii

Range

Native populations occur in the highlands of Kenya and Tanzania. Introduced populations are recorded in Hawaii and California; these are separate from the African native range.

Habitat

An arboreal chameleon associated with mountain thickets and forest, using trees and vegetation for cover.

Facts

• Males bear three pointed head horns, a conspicuous identification feature.

Research sources

• GBIF Backbone Taxonomy
• ReptTraits — Trioceros jacksonii
• The Reptile Database
• Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan