What kind of jackson is this?

it almost looks like he's under a blacklight, but I can't say with any certainty. I will say that he is absolutely beautiful.
 
Looks like a Jacksonii jacksonii (the nominate form of C. jacksonii) to me. The photos caption states that it is from Kenya, which could mean it is a xanth or a nominate subspecies , but based on its appearance, it looks like a mid-sized adult Jackson, suggesting that it is a Jacksonii jacksonii. Xanths are usually a bit larger and merumontanus are usually a bit smaller. It would be easier to say for sure if we could see it's dorsal spines. It is definitely a beauty! Thanks for the awesome picture!

-Cala-
 
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