Panther Chameleon vs Shining Sunbeam

Furcifer pardalis compared with Aglaeactis cupripennis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Shining Sunbeam
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)	Aglaeactis
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Aglaeactis cupripennis

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Shining Sunbeam share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Shining Sunbeam

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Shining Sunbeam
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.

Shining Sunbeam

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

Panther Chameleon

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