Far Eastern Brook Lamprey vs Panther Chameleon

Lethenteron reissneri compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Far Eastern Brook Lamprey	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Petromyzonti (Petromyzonti)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Petromyzontiformes (lamprey)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Petromyzontidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Lethenteron	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Lethenteron reissneri	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Far Eastern Brook Lamprey and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Far Eastern Brook Lamprey

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Far Eastern Brook Lamprey	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Far Eastern Brook Lamprey

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Panther Chameleon

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