Panther Chameleon vs Sapphire-spangled Emerald

Furcifer pardalis compared with Chionomesa lactea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Trochilidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Chionomesa
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Chionomesa lactea

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Sapphire-spangled Emerald share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Sapphire-spangled Emerald

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Sapphire-spangled Emerald
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.

Sapphire-spangled Emerald

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Panther Chameleon

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