Bridge Roller vs Panther Chameleon

Ancylis uncella compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bridge Roller Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family Tortricidae Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus Ancylis Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species Ancylis uncella Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Bridge Roller and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bridge Roller

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bridge Roller Panther Chameleon
Diet Carnivore
Average Lifespan 5 years
Average Length 45 cm
Average Weight 180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bridge Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Bridge Roller

The Bridge Roller (Ancylis uncella) is a species in the genus Ancylis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Panther Chameleon

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

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