165 observationsLeast Concern
Coarse Chameleon
Trioceros rudis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Chamaeleonidae βΊGenus: Trioceros
About
The coarse chameleon, Trioceros rudis, also known as the rudis chameleon, Ruwenzori side-striped chameleon or the Rwenzori bearded chameleon is a chameleon from western Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo. Contrary to common belief, this species does not inhabit Mount Meru, Tanzania. Tanzania chameleons called T. rudis are in fact T. sternfeldi.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Coarse Chameleon is Trioceros rudis.
- The Coarse Chameleon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Coarse Chameleon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Coarse Chameleon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Coarse Chameleon belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Coarse Chameleon belongs to the order Squamata.
- Coarse Chameleon belongs to the family Chamaeleonidae.
- Coarse Chameleon belongs to the genus Trioceros.