Panther chameleon
Furcifer pardalis
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Reptileinsectivore
The panther chameleon is a colorful lizard native to Madagascar's tropical forests. It also lives in parts of Réunion, Mauritius, and even Florida. These reptiles are famous for their ability to change colors to blend in or communicate.
- Originally from Madagascar's eastern and northern forests.
- Has been introduced to Florida, Réunion, and Mauritius.
- Changes skin color for camouflage and social signaling.
RainforestForestAfricaNorth America
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Reptile
- Scientific name
- Furcifer pardalis
- Habitat
- Rainforest, Forest
- Regions in this directory
- Africa, North America
- Diet
- insectivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
