Canadian Otter vs Panther Chameleon

Lontra canadensis compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian Otter	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Lontra	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Lontra canadensis	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Canadian Otter

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canadian Otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Canadian Otter

The Canadian Otter (Lontra canadensis) is a species in the genus Lontra. 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.