Coarse Chameleon
Trioceros rudis
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 rudis (Coarse Chameleon)
About the Coarse Chameleon
The coarse chameleon (Trioceros rudis), also known as the rudis chameleon, Ruwenzori side-striped chameleon or the Rwenzori bearded chameleon, is a chameleon from western Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern DR Congo. Contrary to common belief, this species does not inhabit Mount Meru, Tanzania. Tanzania chameleons called T. rudis are in fact T. sternfeldi.
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.
Chamaeleo rudis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database Chamaeleo Research Group [Japanese] Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Coarse Chameleon in Volcanoes 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 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 2 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Coarse Chameleon in Volcanoes National Park?
About 80% of wildlife watchers report a Coarse Chameleon sighting in Volcanoes National Park, based on 66 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Coarse Chameleon in Volcanoes National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Coarse Chameleon in Volcanoes National Park in our monthly data.