Ashy Willow vs Panther Chameleon

Salix cinerea compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Ashy Willow Panther Chameleon
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order Malpighiales (Malpighiales) Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family Salicaceae Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus Salix Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species Salix cinerea Furcifer pardalis

Conservation Status

Ashy Willow

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Ashy Willow Panther Chameleon
Diet — Carnivore
Average Lifespan — 5 years
Average Length — 45 cm
Average Weight — 180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ashy Willow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Ashy Willow

Ashy willow (Salix cinerea) is a species in the genus Salix. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Panther Chameleon

The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar and is one of the most colorful reptiles. Males display vivid colors.

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