1898) vs Panther Chameleon

Allochrocebus preussi compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• 1898) is Endangered while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	1898)	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Allochrocebus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Allochrocebus preussi	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

1898) and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

1898)

EN — Endangered

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	1898)	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

1898)

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

1898)

Allochrocebus preussi is a species in the genus Allochrocebus. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Habitat records describe it as occurring in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Panther Chameleon

The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar and is one of the most colorful reptiles. Males display vivid colors.