Mathiasson's Treefrog vs Panther Chameleon

Dendropsophus mathiassoni compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mathiasson's Treefrog	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Hylidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Dendropsophus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Dendropsophus mathiassoni	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Mathiasson's Treefrog and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mathiasson's Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mathiasson's Treefrog	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mathiasson's Treefrog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Colombia.

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.