Panther Chameleon vs Redroot amaranth

Furcifer pardalis compared with Amaranthus retroflexus

Key Differences

  • Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while Redroot amaranth is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Panther Chameleon Redroot amaranth
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Reptilia (Reptiles) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Squamata (Lizards & Snakes) Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons) Amaranthaceae
Genus Chamaeleo (Chameleons) Amaranthus
Species Furcifer pardalis Amaranthus retroflexus

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Redroot amaranth

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Panther Chameleon Redroot amaranth
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.

Redroot amaranth

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (36 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (6 countries).

Panther Chameleon

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

Redroot amaranth

No description available.

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