Millipede vs Panther Chameleon

Cylindroiulus latestriatus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Millipede	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Diplopoda (Diplopoda)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Julida (Julida)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Julidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Cylindroiulus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Cylindroiulus latestriatus	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Millipede

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Millipede

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 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.