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Panther Chameleon
Panther chameleon is a type of chameleon occurring in the eastern and northern region of Madagascar. The species is very territorial and live most of its life in isolation barring the mating period.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Chamaeleonidae |
| Genus | Furcifer |
| Scientific Name | Furcifer pardalis |
| Size | Male: 12 – 18 in Female: 10 – 14 in |
| Weight | Male: 140 – 180 g Female: 60 to 100 g |
| Color | Males can be vibrant blue to red, green or orange while females are tan and brown with traces of pink, peach or bright orange |
| Distribution | Madagascar (native range); Réunion and Mauritius (introduced species) |
| Habitat | Tropical forests |
| Diet | Insects |
| Hibernation Fact | In tropical and sub-tropical climate, they needn’t hibernate |
| Predators | Fiscal shrike, boomslang |
| Breeding Season | January – May |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1 0 to 40 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 8 months |
| Reproductive Age | Around 7 months |
| Average Lifespan | Male : 5 to 7 years in captivity Female : 2 to 3 years after laying eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Panther Chameleon Pictures Gallery
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- Blue Panther Chameleon
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- Chameleon Panther
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- Female Panther Chameleon
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- Furcifer Pardalis
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- Male Panther Chameleon
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Published on November 3rd 2016 by staff under Chameleons. Article was last reviewed on 7th June 2019.
