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Jackson's chameleon

Trioceros jacksonii

Jackson's chameleon (Trioceros jacksonii)Common

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Reptileinsectivore

Jackson's chameleon is a lizard with three little horns on its head, like a tiny dinosaur. Originally from East Africa, it now also lives in Hawaii and parts of the U.S. mainland. Males use their horns to push rivals off branches.

  • Males have three distinct horns; females usually have none.
  • Originally from East Africa, but introduced to Hawaii and parts of the U.S.
  • Belongs to the chameleon family, known for color-changing skin.
ForestUrbanAfricaNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Reptile
Scientific name
Trioceros jacksonii
Habitat
Forest, Urban
Regions in this directory
Africa, North America
Diet
insectivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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