Nut-Tree Pigmy vs Panther Chameleon

Stigmella microtheriella compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nut-Tree Pigmy	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	Nepticulidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Stigmella	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Stigmella microtheriella	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Nut-Tree Pigmy and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Nut-Tree Pigmy

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nut-Tree Pigmy	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nut-Tree Pigmy

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.