Panther Chameleon vs

Furcifer pardalis compared with Phytophthora gonapodyides

Key Differences

• Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Phytophthora
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Phytophthora gonapodyides

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

NE — Not Evaluated

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

Found across Europe (9 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Panther Chameleon

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

Phytophthora gonapodyides is a water mould belonging to the oomycetes, primarily a saprotroph found in aquatic and riparian environments including streams, rivers, and waterlogged soils. Unlike many Phytophthora species, it is not highly pathogenic to plants but may infect weakened hosts under certain conditions. It is found across Europe and North America in freshwater and estuarine habitats.