Panther Chameleon vs

Furcifer pardalis compared with Phaeographis dendritica

Key Differences

  • Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Panther Chameleon
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Reptilia (Reptiles) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Squamata (Lizards & Snakes) Ostropales (Ostropales)
Family Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons) Graphidaceae
Genus Chamaeleo (Chameleons) Phaeographis
Species Furcifer pardalis Phaeographis dendritica

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Panther Chameleon
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.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, and Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Panther Chameleon

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

Phaeographis dendritica is a corticolous crustose lichen forming pale to whitish patches on smooth bark with distinctive branched, dendritic lirellate apothecia. It inhabits humid, shaded temperate woodland, particularly old-growth forests in oceanic regions. Classified as Vulnerable, this species is threatened by habitat loss and the decline of ancient, undisturbed woodland ecosystems.

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