It is commonly known as the Crested Chameleon.

Trioceros cristatus, more commonly known as the Crested Chameleon, is a species of chameleon endemic to Africa.

Small areas of protected forest do remain within the grassland and these are home to animals such as Sclater's Guenon and crested chameleon (Chamaeleo cristatus).

Now when Kelly listened more intently still, she thought she heard far away and very faintly the clear whistle from high in the trees that old Sepoo solemnly swore was the crested chameleon announcing that the hives were overflowing and the honey season had begun.

The IUCN (IUCN) have classed Trioceros cristatus as Least Concern.