Panther Chameleon vs Zapater’s Ringlet

Furcifer pardalis compared with Erebia zapateri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Zapater’s Ringlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Erebia
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Erebia zapateri

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Zapater’s Ringlet share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Zapater’s Ringlet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Zapater’s Ringlet
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.

Zapater’s Ringlet

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Spain.

Panther Chameleon

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