Jackson Chameleon subspecies?

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What kind of Jackson Chameleons are there? I know of Jacksonii, Xantholophus and Merumontana. Are these the only subspecies? What are these "Dwarf" ones I've read of?

Are there any photographs that can accurately depict the differences between a xantholophus, merumontana and jacksonii? Some day in the future I want to get another jackson chameleon, I just want to decide on a particular subspecies and want to do research onto the care of that chameleon specifically before I do. I have plenty of time but just thought I'd start now.

I'm sure that some of you have all three of the subspecies, perhaps you have pictures of each kind and could describe any significant difference, if any, in their care?
 
What kind of Jackson Chameleons are there? I know of Jacksonii, Xantholophus and Merumontana. Are these the only subspecies? What are these "Dwarf" ones I've read of?

Are there any photographs that can accurately depict the differences between a xantholophus, merumontana and jacksonii? Some day in the future I want to get another jackson chameleon, I just want to decide on a particular subspecies and want to do research onto the care of that chameleon specifically before I do. I have plenty of time but just thought I'd start now.

I'm sure that some of you have all three of the subspecies, perhaps you have pictures of each kind and could describe any significant difference, if any, in their care?

There is only the three subspecies however people occasionally call another one or a color phase/form of Trioceros jacksonii jacksonii they use a designer name Trioceros jacksonii willengensis. As well the spelling is Trioceros jacksonii merumontanus for the Dwarf Jacksons Chameleon.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich
 
Read what the pros have to say... great article Kent!

http://www.chameleonnews.com/10JulManchen.html

There are about 6 different kinds of three horns
https://www.chameleonforums.com/3-horned-chameleon-thread-136461/ns.

Referance...
http://www.chameleoninfo.com/Species_Profiles.html
Jason

What kind of Jackson Chameleons are there? I know of Jacksonii, Xantholophus and Merumontana. Are these the only subspecies? What are these "Dwarf" ones I've read of?

Are there any photographs that can accurately depict the differences between a xantholophus, merumontana and jacksonii? Some day in the future I want to get another jackson chameleon, I just want to decide on a particular subspecies and want to do research onto the care of that chameleon specifically before I do. I have plenty of time but just thought I'd start now.

I'm sure that some of you have all three of the subspecies, perhaps you have pictures of each kind and could describe any significant difference, if any, in their care?
 
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Also...

There is no such thing as a willingness. The true commom name for a triceros jacksonii jacksonii is "jacksons chameleon". Willingnes was a dutch smuggler.

The real common name for a triceros jacksonii xantholophus is "mount Kenyan 3 horned chameleon". It's called a mount Kenyan because thats where they are collected. I've read that xantholophus although more common in the pet trade, have a much more limited range in the wild. People in the pet trade mistakenly call xantholophus "jacksons chameleon".



What kind of Jackson Chameleons are there? I know of Jacksonii, Xantholophus and Merumontana. Are these the only subspecies? What are these "Dwarf" ones I've read of?

Are there any photographs that can accurately depict the differences between a xantholophus, merumontana and jacksonii? Some day in the future I want to get another jackson chameleon, I just want to decide on a particular subspecies and want to do research onto the care of that chameleon specifically before I do. I have plenty of time but just thought I'd start now.

I'm sure that some of you have all three of the subspecies, perhaps you have pictures of each kind and could describe any significant difference, if any, in their care?
 
There is only the three subspecies however people occasionally call another one or a color phase/form of Trioceros jacksonii jacksonii they use a designer name Trioceros jacksonii willengensis. As well the spelling is Trioceros jacksonii merumontanus for the Dwarf Jacksons Chameleon.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

Also...

There is no such thing as a willingness. The true commom name for a triceros jacksonii jacksonii is "jacksons chameleon". Willingnes was a dutch smuggler.

The real common name for a triceros jacksonii xantholophus is "mount Kenyan 3 horned chameleon". It's called a mount Kenyan because thats where they are collected. I've read that xantholophus although more common in the pet trade, have a much more limited range in the wild. People in the pet trade mistakenly call xantholophus "jacksons chameleon".

I posted Trioceros jacksonii willengensis is not an actual name it is a designer name for type of Trioceros jacksonii jacksonii.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich
 
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