Elfin Saddle vs Panther Chameleon

Helvella lacunosa compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elfin Saddle	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Helvellaceae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Helvella	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Helvella lacunosa	Furcifer pardalis

Conservation Status

Elfin Saddle

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Elfin Saddle

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.