Montane side-striped chameleon
Trioceros ellioti
Silhouette: T. Michael Keesey (from a photograph by Frank Glaw, Jörn Köhler, Ted M. Townsend & Miguel Vences) · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyChamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
- GenusTrioceros (Equatorial Chameleons)
- SpeciesTrioceros ellioti (Montane side-striped chameleon)
About the Montane side-striped chameleon
Trioceros ellioti, also known commonly as Elliot's chameleon, Elliot's groove-throated chameleon, and the montane side-striped chameleon, is a species of lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is indigenous to Africa.
The specific name, ellioti, is in honor of British botanist George Francis Scott Elliot. T. ellioti is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The preferred natural habitats of T. ellioti include forest, savanna, shrubland, and grassland, at altitudes of 1,200–1,800 m (3,900–5,900 ft). It has also been found in disturbed areas such as plantations, gardens, and open fields.
The mode of reproduction of T. ellioti has been described as viviparous and as ovoviviparous. de Witte G-F (1922). "Description de reptiles nouveaux du Congo Belge". Revue de Zoologie Africaine 10 (2): 66–71 + Plates I–II. ("Chamaeleon Bequaerti ", new species, pp. 69–70 + Plate II, figure 1). (in French).
Günther A (1895). "Notice of Reptiles and Batrachians collected in the Eastern Half of Tropical Africa". Annals and... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Montane side-striped chameleon in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 6 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Montane side-striped chameleon in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Montane side-striped chameleon sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Montane side-striped chameleon in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Montane side-striped chameleon in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.