About Trioceros hoehnelii (Steindachner, 1891)
Trioceros hoehnelii (Steindachner, 1891) is a small to medium-sized chameleon that reaches a maximum total length of 10 inches (25.4 cm), including its tail. Its coloration varies widely across its geographic range. When basking in sunlight during morning hours, it may appear almost completely black, which helps it absorb heat energy from the sun. This species can be identified by a single horn on its rostrum, a serrated crest along its back, and a spiny crest on its throat. Males are generally larger than females, and also have a larger casque, a larger horn, and an enlarged tail base. Trioceros hoehnelii is native to Kenya and Uganda. This chameleon is ovoviviparous, meaning it bears live young. Sexually mature adults form stable pair bonds during the mating season, and these bonds last for the full five-month pregnancy. Pairs typically separate after the young are born.
