Blind Mole vs Panther Chameleon

Talpa caeca compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blind Mole	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Talpidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Talpa	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Talpa caeca	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Blind Mole

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blind Mole

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.

Blind Mole

The Blind Mole (Talpa caeca) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found 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.