Panther Chameleon vs Speckled Script-Lichen

Furcifer pardalis compared with Schismatomma ricasolii

Key Differences

• Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while Speckled Script-Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Speckled Script-Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Arthoniales (Arthoniales)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Roccellaceae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Schismatomma
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Schismatomma ricasolii

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Speckled Script-Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Speckled Script-Lichen
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.

Speckled Script-Lichen

Panther Chameleon

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