Panther Chameleon vs Sap-feeding beetle

Furcifer pardalis compared with Omosita colon

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Sap-feeding beetle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Nitidulidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Omosita
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Omosita colon

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Sap-feeding beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Sap-feeding beetle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Sap-feeding beetle
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.

Sap-feeding beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Panther Chameleon

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