Frilled Tree Frog vs Panther Chameleon

Kurixalus appendiculatus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Frilled Tree Frog	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Rhacophoridae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Kurixalus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Kurixalus appendiculatus	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Frilled Tree Frog

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Frilled Tree Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.