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Owen's Chameleon (Trioceros oweni)

Owen's Chameleon

Trioceros oweni

About the Owen's Chameleon

Owen's chameleon (Trioceros oweni), also known as Owen's three-horned chameleon, is a species of chameleon native to sub-Saharan Africa. Named after William Fitzwilliam Owen, it was first described in 1831 by the naturalist John Edward Gray, and is the type species of the genus Trioceros.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Owen's Chameleon?

The scientific name of the Owen's Chameleon is Trioceros oweni.

How many Owen's Chameleon sightings have been recorded?

23 observations of the Owen's Chameleon have been recorded on iNaturalist.

23 observations on iNaturalist
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