Jackson's chameleon
A species of Horned chameleons, Also known as Horned chameleon, Three-horned chameleon, Jackson's three-horned chameleon Scientific name : Trioceros jacksonii Genus : Horned chameleons
Jackson's chameleon, A species of Horned chameleons
Also known as:
Horned chameleon, Three-horned chameleon, Jackson's three-horned chameleon
Scientific name: Trioceros jacksonii
Genus: Horned chameleons
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Description General Info
Description
Jackson's chameleon, Jackson's horned chameleon, or Kikuyu three-horned chameleon (Trioceros jacksonii ) is a species of chameleon (family Chamaeleonidae) native to East Africa, but also introduced to Hawaii, Florida, and California.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Jackson's chameleon primarily consumes a diet of small arthropods with a particular preference for insects, including beetles and crickets. They selectively forage, demonstrating considerable selectivity to maximize nutritional intake.
Appearance
Jackson's chameleon is a medium-sized chameleon, equipped with a long prehensile tail and rough, bumpy skin. Its key feature is a set of distinguishing horns, with males bearing three and females typically showing only one. Exhibiting a vibrant array of greens, browns and blues, its color varies immensely depending upon mood or environmental factors. Subspecies can influence horn and body size.
Behavior
Jackson's chameleon is a mostly solitary species, exhibiting a vibrantly colorful mating display. They engage in physical combat for territorial dominance, and demonstrate arboreal adaptations including prehensile tail usage for climbing. For hunting, they employ a unique projectile tongue mechanism to capture prey.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Chameleons Genus
Horned chameleons Species
Jackson's chameleon 
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