Madras Treeshrew vs Panther Chameleon

Anathana ellioti compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madras Treeshrew	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Scandentia (Scandentia)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Tupaiidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Anathana	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Anathana ellioti	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Madras Treeshrew

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madras Treeshrew

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.