In
the wild, the Panther Chameleon can be found
in Madagascar, Uganda, and parts of Africa. Variations
in colour in different regions have led to the Panther
Chameleon to be classified into different groups. Some
of the major groups are the Nosy Be Panther Chameleons
(bright blue), the Ambanja Panther Chameleons
(green), and the Sambava Panther Chameleon (red and
orange). The male Panther Chameleons are the
ones with the bright colors, while females from all
regions normally remain a light brown, but with variations
in pattern.
A full grown male Panther Chameleon can reach sizes
up to 20 inches, but normally grow to about 17 inches
including the tail. Females on the other hand only grow
to about half the size of the males. In the wild, Panther
Chameleons normally live for an average of 6 to
8 years.
Like most chameleons, the Panther Chameleon is very
territorial, and very solitary. Battles for dominance
will take place when two males are within sight of each
other. They will inflate their bodies and bob up and
down to intimidate each other. They may also push on
each other, in an attempt to knock the other male off
of a branch. This most often happens during mating season,
with the winner getting the female chameleon.
Read our Panther
Chameleon Care Sheet for the specifics of taking
care of these lizards in captivity.
We also have Panther
Chameleon Pictures for you to look through. |