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)
3 Verified sightings at Tsavo West National Park From 2019 to 2026
22 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ 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 Tsavo West National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Tsavo West National Park
Global 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 |