lesser grison vs Panther Chameleon

Galictis cuja compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	lesser grison	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Galictis	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Galictis cuja	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

lesser grison

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

lesser grison

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.