Trioceros harennae facts for kids
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The Harenna hornless chameleon (scientific name: Trioceros harennae) is a special kind of lizard that belongs to the chameleon family. It's called "hornless" because it doesn't have horns like some other chameleons. This amazing creature is found only in one country: Ethiopia, in Africa. There are two slightly different types, or subspecies, of this chameleon.
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About the Harenna Hornless Chameleon
Where Does Its Name Come From?
The scientific name, harennae, comes from the Harenna Forest in the Bale Mountains of Ethiopia. This is where the chameleon was first found. One of its subspecies, fitchi, is named after Stephen Fitch. He was a minister who helped collect the first chameleon of that type.
Where It Lives
The Harenna hornless chameleon lives in the Bale Mountains. These mountains are located in a part of Ethiopia called Oromia.
Its Home
This chameleon likes to live in forests and shrublands. It can be found high up in the mountains, between 2,400 and 3,300 meters (about 7,900 to 10,800 feet) above sea level.
What It Looks Like
The Harenna hornless chameleon can grow to be about 13.8 centimeters (about 5.4 inches) long. This measurement includes its body and its tail.
How It Reproduces
This chameleon gives birth to live young. This is called viviparous or ovoviviparous reproduction. Each time a mother chameleon gives birth, she can have between 8 and 12 baby chameleons.
Different Types of Harenna Hornless Chameleons
There are two recognized subspecies, or types, of the Harenna hornless chameleon:
- Trioceros harenae harennae (described by Largen in 1995)
- Trioceros harennae fitchi (described by Nečas in 2004)
