Panther Chameleon vs Zipperback

Furcifer pardalis compared with Chrysotoxum elegans

Key Differences

• Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while Zipperback is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Zipperback
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)	Syrphidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Chrysotoxum
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Chrysotoxum elegans

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Zipperback

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Zipperback
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.

Zipperback

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.

Panther Chameleon

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