Lesser bilby vs Panther Chameleon

Macrotis leucura compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• Lesser bilby is Extinct while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser bilby	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Thylacomyidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Macrotis	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Macrotis leucura	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser bilby

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.