Panther Chameleon vs Veiled Chameleon

Furcifer pardalis compared with Chamaeleo calyptratus

Key Differences

• Panther Chameleon is carnivore while Veiled Chameleon is omnivore.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Veiled Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order same	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family same	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus same	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Chamaeleo calyptratus

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Veiled Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Chamaeleo. (Chameleons)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Veiled Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Veiled Chameleon
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	5 years	5 years
Average Length	45 cm	50 cm
Average Weight	180 g	200 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Veiled Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Distributed across Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Panther Chameleon

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

Veiled Chameleon

The veiled chameleon is a large chameleon species native to Yemen and Saudi Arabia. They are popular as exotic pets.