Indochinese lutung vs Panther Chameleon

Trachypithecus germaini compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• Indochinese lutung is Endangered while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Indochinese lutung	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Trachypithecus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Trachypithecus germaini	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Indochinese lutung

EN — Endangered

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Indochinese lutung

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.