Gem vs Panther Chameleon

Orthonama obstipata compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• Gem is Not Evaluated while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gem	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Artropoda)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (serangga)	Reptilia (Reptil)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Geometridae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Orthonama	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Orthonama obstipata	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Gem

NE — Not Evaluated

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gem	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gem

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Congo (DRC), South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Panther Chameleon

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