Guayaquil Squirrel vs Panther Chameleon

Sciurus stramineus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guayaquil Squirrel	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Sciurus (Tree Squirrels)	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Sciurus stramineus	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Guayaquil Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guayaquil Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Peru.

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.