Panther Chameleon vs Whip Nutrush

Furcifer pardalis compared with Scleria triglomerata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Whip Nutrush
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Poales (Grasses)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Cyperaceae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Scleria
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Scleria triglomerata

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Whip Nutrush

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Whip Nutrush
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.

Whip Nutrush

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found in Canada.

Panther Chameleon

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