Von höhnel's chameleon
A species of Horned chameleons, Also known as High-casqued chameleon Scientific name : Trioceros hoehnelii Genus : Horned chameleons
Von höhnel's chameleon, A species of Horned chameleons
Also known as:
High-casqued chameleon
Scientific name: Trioceros hoehnelii
Genus: Horned chameleons
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Description
Trioceros hoehnelli, commonly known as von Höhnel's chameleon, and the helmeted or high-casqued chameleon, is a species of chameleon found in eastern Africa, in Kenya and Uganda.
General Info
Lifespan
3-8 years
Diet
Von höhnel's chameleon is predominantly an insectivore, sustaining itself on a diet rich in arthropods. Special dietary inclinations include a variety of invertebrates, like crickets, mealworms, and various flying insects, often consumed in the wild.
Appearance
Von höhnel's chameleon is a medium-sized chameleon, typically reaching lengths of 10-30 centimeters. It has a long, slender body covered in granular, keeled scales. Coloration varies greatly, but many individuals exhibit green, brown, or gray hues. Key features include a single rostral horn, prominent dorsal fin, and long prehensile tail. Both gender and age can affect appearance, with males being larger and hornier than females, and adults boasting brighter colors than juveniles.
Behavior
Von höhnel's chameleon show solitary behavior, only interacting during mating season. They're diurnal, spending the day hunting insects for food and basking in sunlight for thermoregulation. Noted for their foot-tapping behavior when faced with predators, they blend with their surroundings providing an effective camouflage.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Chameleons Genus
Horned chameleons Species
Von höhnel's chameleon 
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