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Johnston's Chameleon

Trioceros johnstoni

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Chamaeleonidae ›Genus: Trioceros

About

Johnston's chameleon or Ruwenzori three-horned chameleon (Trioceros johnstoni, syn. Chamaeleo johnstoni) is a species of chameleon found in forests at altitudes between 1,000 and 2,500 m (3,300 and 8,200 ft) in the Albertine Rift of DR Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda, but also tolerates semi-urbanized environments as long as some trees and bushes remain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Johnston's Chameleon?
The scientific name of Johnston's Chameleon is Trioceros johnstoni.
What is the conservation status of Johnston's Chameleon?
The Johnston's Chameleon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Johnston's Chameleon belong to?
Johnston's Chameleon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Johnston's Chameleon belong to?
Johnston's Chameleon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Johnston's Chameleon belong to?
Johnston's Chameleon belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Johnston's Chameleon belong to?
Johnston's Chameleon belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Johnston's Chameleon belong to?
Johnston's Chameleon belongs to the family Chamaeleonidae.
What genus does Johnston's Chameleon belong to?
Johnston's Chameleon belongs to the genus Trioceros.