Panther Chameleon vs Slender Spreadwing

Furcifer pardalis compared with Lestes rectangularis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Slender Spreadwing
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)	Lestidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Lestes
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Lestes rectangularis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Slender Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Slender Spreadwing
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.

Slender Spreadwing

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.