Panther Chameleon vs Sedge Sprite

Furcifer pardalis compared with Nehalennia irene

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Sedge Sprite
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Coenagrionidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Nehalennia
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Nehalennia irene

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Sedge Sprite share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Sedge Sprite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Sedge Sprite
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.

Sedge Sprite

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Panther Chameleon

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