Fischer's Chameleon (Kinyongia fischeri)

Hey everyone,

As of 2006/2007, K. fischeri was only known from 5 males and 3 females. Since then, more have been found and I was just fortunate enough to pick up what are probably the first true Fischer's chameleons to be exported from Tanzania. They are two males but I am working on having females sent in the next shipment for them. There is a lot of confusion within the "fischeri species complex" or "two-horned species complex" as to true identities of different species that are available so I've also included photos of other species that are available in captivity so that people can see how they differ.

Kinyongia fischeri - Fischer's Two-horned Chameleon
Range: Nguru Mountains, Nguu Mountains, Tanzania
Male:


Female:



Similar species:

Kinyongia matschiei - The East Usambara Two-horned Chameleon
Range: Eastern Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
Frequently used, albeit erroneous names: "B. f. fischeri", "Monkey Tailed Fischer's Chameleon", "Giant Fischer's Chameleon"
Male:


Female:



Kinyongia vosseleri - Vosseler's Usambara Two-horned Chameleon
Range: Eastern Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
Frequently used, albeit erroneous names: "B. fischeri sub.spec.nov.", "Undescribed Fischer's Chameleon"
Male:


Female:


Kinyongia multituberculata - West Usambara Two-horned Chameleon
Range: Western Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
Frequently used, albeit erroneous names: "B. f. multituberculatum", "Standard Fischer's Chameleon"
Male:

Female:



Kinyongia tavetana - Mt. Kilimanjaro Two-horned Chameleon
Range: Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru, North Pare Mountains, South Pare Mountains, Tanzania & Chyulu Hills, Kenya
Frequently used, albeit erroneous names: "B. f. tavetanum", "Dwarf Fischer's Chameleon"
Male:

Female:


Enjoy,

Chris

Thanks Chris!

I love these pictures! You take great pictures. *drools*

Good information for those who are easily confused, like I can be.

Great Pic's and much appreciated post!
Fishers, even in captivity are an underrated species in our hobby, But I feel its growing. I must say I have fishers (for years), and Feel they are truly special, fun Chameleons to have and work with.
They are moving Chameleons, and not lazy, from sun up till sun down, from what I have experienced. I am glad to see more people checking these out!

chris, their tails are just wild.

Just bought a fischers

I just bought a fischers cham and was wondering what type of fischers it is. The person I'm buying it from said it was the standard fischers, which I think is the K. multituberculata, I was wondering if that is correct. I also think it could be the K. vosseleri. Could you kindly identify mine please. Here are some pics of 4 out of 6 available fischers he has. It's from his website:
http://msreptilianhobbyists.weebly.com/chams.html






Hope I posted the images correctly. =)

Spork - Those are K. multituberculata.

Titan - The "fischeri group" is very underrated in my opinion. Some of my favorite. Which species did you used to work with?

Sang - Their tails really are incredible. They are so long relative to their body length.

Chuck & Syn - Glad you like the pics.

Chris

Chris your photos and knowledge continues to astound me. Keep it up, I love the Fischer’s.

Thanks Chris!

Chris, have had male Fishers Multituberculata for about 4 years And I really have grown deeply, to love these guys.
Since, I have picked up a couple females and have eggs cookin, gravid females, & hopefully luck in some new hatchlings in time.

Those nominates are coooool looking! Especially the first pic! Congrats on being able to get ahold of them and I sure hope they get some female companionship soon. Are they wild-caught or F1?

Great post. Best of luck with obtaining the females.

So, you finally got them. Congratulations. Those lateral stripes really make them stand out within the genus. These are clearly adult animals, although they seem smaller, perhaps a bit larger than a male tavetana?

Cheers,

Fabián

Kent67 said:

Are they wild-caught or F1?

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Does F-1 mean the generation after wild-caught?

I beleive F1 is first generation from a pair. F2 is second generation from the pair. F4.........

Syn said:

Does F-1 mean the generation after wild-caught?

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Wow, thanks Chris !

What beautiful animals!!!! Really nice pics. Thank you always sharing your knowledge with us.

My very first chameleon was a fischers. Dead in less than 24 hours. I was wrecked - I had wanted a chameleon for so long, done all the research I could. I'm not sure which kind he was.

Either the nominate form or Kinyongia vosseleri. It was about 16 years ago. Always wanted to get them again, but I wouldnt' do it until I had a dedicated montane room.

Chris - I am constantly amazed at the stunning variaties of chams that are out there. They are truly amazing creatures - Keep the pictures coming!

DAMN ME LIVING IN ARIZONA, i love the montane species.... id love to be able to keep quadi's, fischeri and jacksonii easly....