Panther Chameleon vs Sneaky Elf

Furcifer pardalis compared with Pyropyga decipiens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Sneaky Elf
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)	Lampyridae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Pyropyga
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Pyropyga decipiens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Sneaky Elf

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Sneaky Elf
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.

Sneaky Elf

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Canada and United States.

Panther Chameleon

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