Jackson's Forest Lizard
Adolfus kibonotensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyLacertidae (Wall Lizards)
- GenusAdolfus
- SpeciesAdolfus kibonotensis (Jackson's Forest Lizard)
14 Verified sightings at Nairobi National Park From 2019 to 2026
22 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
October Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Jackson's Forest Lizard
Adolfus kibonotensis, also known as Jackson's forest lizard (vernacular name shared with Adolfus jacksoni), is a species of lizard found in Kenya and Tanzania. It was originally described as a subspecies of Adolfus jacksoni in 1907 before being reduced into a synonym, but was resurrected as a full species in 2018. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Jackson's Forest Lizard in Nairobi National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Jackson's Forest Lizard in Nairobi National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Jackson's Forest Lizard sighting in Nairobi National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Jackson's Forest Lizard in Nairobi National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Jackson's Forest Lizard in Nairobi National Park in our monthly data.