Panther Chameleon vs Paspalum

Furcifer pardalis compared with Paspalum mandiocanum

Key Differences

• Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while Paspalum is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Paspalum
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Poales (Grasses)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Paspalum
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Paspalum mandiocanum

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Paspalum

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Paspalum

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Distributed across Australia, Brazil, and United States.

Panther Chameleon

The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar and is one of the most colorful reptiles. Males display vivid colors.