Panther Chameleon vs Window Gnat

Furcifer pardalis compared with Sylvicola fenestralis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Window Gnat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Anisopodidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Sylvicola
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Sylvicola fenestralis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Window Gnat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Window Gnat
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.

Window Gnat

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Panther Chameleon

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