Panther Chameleon vs Red-backed Flameback

Furcifer pardalis compared with Dinopium psarodes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Red-backed Flameback
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Picidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Dinopium
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Dinopium psarodes

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Red-backed Flameback share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Red-backed Flameback

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Red-backed Flameback
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.

Red-backed Flameback

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Panther Chameleon

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