Barklice vs Panther Chameleon

Elipsocus azoricus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Barklice	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Psocodea (Psocodea)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Elipsocidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Elipsocus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Elipsocus azoricus	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Barklice and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Barklice

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Barklice

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal.

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Barklice

The Barklice (Elipsocus azoricus) is a species in the genus Elipsocus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Panther Chameleon

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