Kingdom Animalia Order Squamata Family Chamaeleonidae Scientific name Trioceros rudis Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Suborder Sauria Genus Trioceros Higher classification Trioceros | |
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Similar Chameleons, Reptile, Trioceros, Side‑striped chameleon, Trioceros hoehnelii | ||
The rough chameleon, Trioceros rudis, also known as the Rudis 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.
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.
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