Scientific Names And Classifications Some species are also broken down into subspecies. For instance, Jackson's Chameleons (Chamaeleo jacksonii) are broken down into three distinct subspecies: C. jacksonii jacksonii, C. j. xantholophus, and C. j. merumontanus. Just as well, Fischer's Chameleons (Chamaeleo fischeri) are broken down into six distinct subspecies: C. fischeri fischeri, C. fischeri multituberculatus, C. f. tavetanus, C. f. excubitor, C. f. uluguruensis, and C. f. uthmolleri. Subspecies are classified according to varying morphology, distribution, and even reproduction techniques.