fennec vs Panther Chameleon

Vulpes zerda compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	fennec	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	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Vulpes (Foxes)	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Vulpes zerda	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

fennec

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

fennec

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.

Panther Chameleon

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