Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis)

About Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Chordates
• Class: Reptiles
• Order: Lizards and Snakes
• Family: Chameleons

Furcifer pardalis mainly inhabits lowland, dry deciduous forests close to thin belts of trees bordering rivers and roads. This particular species seems to prefer open habitats that are not overly shaded. Scientists believe this is due to the need to colonize open spaces where they may bask and males may use visual signals directed to females (during courtship) or for males to establish territories. Male panther chameleons also have a higher range of elevation than females, most likely for territorial reasons.

Range elevation: 1.0 to 7.02 m.

Average elevation: 1.8 m.

Habitat Regions: tropical ; terrestrial

Terrestrial Biomes: rainforest ; scrub forest

Aquatic Biomes: coastal

Other Habitat Features: riparian

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