Large Mindoro Apomys vs Veiled Chameleon

Apomys gracilirostris compared with Chamaeleo calyptratus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Mindoro Apomys	Veiled 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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Apomys	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Apomys gracilirostris	Chamaeleo calyptratus

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Mindoro Apomys and Veiled Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large Mindoro Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Veiled Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Mindoro Apomys	Veiled Chameleon
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	50 cm
Average Weight	—	200 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Mindoro Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Veiled Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Distributed across Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Veiled Chameleon

The veiled chameleon is a large chameleon species native to Yemen and Saudi Arabia. They are popular as exotic pets.