False widow vs Panther Chameleon

Steatoda bipunctata compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	False widow	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Arachnida (Arachnids)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Araneae (Araneae)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Theridiidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Steatoda	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Steatoda bipunctata	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

False widow

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

False widow

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, 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.