Netted Argent vs Panther Chameleon

Argyresthia retinella compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Netted Argent	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Argyresthiidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Argyresthia	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Argyresthia retinella	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Netted Argent

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Netted Argent

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.