Head to head
Labord's Chameleon vs Panther Chameleon
Labord's chameleon and the panther chameleon are both Madagascar reptiles, but one is famous for having almost no time at all, living and dying within a single year, while the other is famous for its vivid, structurally produced colour and long-running popularity in the pet trade.
| Labord's Chameleon | Panther Chameleon | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Furcifer labordi | Furcifer pardalis |
| Typical adult lifespan | Around four to five months | Males 5 to 7 years, females often 2 to 3 |
| Colouring | Typical chameleon colour change | Famously vivid, varying by regional "locale" |
| Size | Not a notably large species | Males up to 52 cm including tail |
| Range | A small area of southwestern Madagascar | Northern and eastern Madagascar, plus introduced islands |
| Pet trade popularity | Not a major pet trade species | Among the most popular pet chameleons |
| Diet | Insectivore | Insectivore, large males take small lizards |
| Conservation status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Labord's Chameleon vs Panther Chameleon: common questions
Which chameleon lives longer, Labord's or the panther chameleon?
The panther chameleon lives far longer, with males typically living 5 to 7 years, compared to Labord's chameleon's roughly four to five months as an adult, the shortest known lifespan of any four-legged vertebrate.
Which chameleon is more colourful, Labord's or the panther chameleon?
The panther chameleon is famously the more vividly coloured of the two, with populations from different regions showing distinctive bright colour patterns known as "locales," while Labord's chameleon shows the more typical colour-changing ability found across chameleon species without the same reputation for vividness.
Which chameleon has the smaller range, Labord's or the panther chameleon?
Labord's chameleon has the much smaller range, confined to a limited area of dry forest in southwestern Madagascar, while the panther chameleon is found more broadly across northern and eastern Madagascar and has also been introduced to nearby islands.