Mackenzie s Berylmys vs Panther Chameleon

Berylmys mackenziei compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• Mackenzie s Berylmys is Data Deficient while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mackenzie s Berylmys	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Berylmys	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Berylmys mackenziei	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Mackenzie s Berylmys and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mackenzie s Berylmys

DD — Data Deficient

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mackenzie s Berylmys	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mackenzie s Berylmys

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.