Panther Chameleon vs

Furcifer pardalis compared with Trichormus variabilis

Key Differences

  • Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Panther Chameleon
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class Reptilia (Reptiles) Cyanobacteriia
Order Squamata (Lizards & Snakes) Cyanobacteriales
Family Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons) Nostocaceae
Genus Chamaeleo (Chameleons) Trichormus
Species Furcifer pardalis Trichormus variabilis

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Panther Chameleon
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Panther Chameleon

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

Trichormus variabilis is a filamentous, nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium in the family Nostocaceae. It forms heterocysts — specialized nitrogen-fixing cells — within its trichomes and is found in freshwater, soil, and symbiotic associations. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

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