vs Panther Chameleon

Ectocarpus siliculosus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Panther Chameleon
Kingdom	Chromista (Chromista)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Ectocarpales (Ectocarpales)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Ectocarpaceae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Ectocarpus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Ectocarpus siliculosus	Furcifer pardalis

Conservation Status

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Panther Chameleon

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