Himalayan Flameback vs Panther Chameleon

Dinopium shorii compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Himalayan Flameback	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Piciformes (Piciformes)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Picidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Dinopium	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Dinopium shorii	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Himalayan Flameback and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Himalayan Flameback

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Himalayan Flameback

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.