Coarse chameleon
The coarse chameleon, Trioceros rudis, also known as the rudis chameleon, Ruwenzori side-striped chameleon or the Rwenzori bearded chameleon[1] is a chameleon from western Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo.[2] Contrary to common belief, this species does not inhabit Mount Meru, Tanzania. Tanzania chameleons called T. rudis are in fact T. sternfeldi.
| Coarse chameleon | |
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| In farmland near Mount Karisimbi, Rwanda | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Family: | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus: | Trioceros |
| Species: | T. rudis |
| Binomial name | |
| Trioceros rudis (Boulenger, 1906) | |
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This chameleon is often found in open habitats, inhabiting low bushes and shrubs (often described as 'patchy open country") in the transitional zones between grasslands, reedbeds and montane heath.
T. rudis is small (10 to 15 cm (3.9 to 5.9 in)) and lacks horns or occipital lobes. It has a long tail and a small crest.
References
- Tolley, K.; Plumptre, A. (2014). "Trioceros rudis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T172534A1344539. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T172534A1344539.en.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
- "Advanced search - The Reptile Database". Reptile-Database.Reptarium.cz. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
External links
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- Chamaeleo rudis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
- Chamaeleo Research Group [Japanese]
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