McDiarmid Thorius vs Panther Chameleon

Thorius munificus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Plethodontidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Thorius	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Thorius munificus	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

McDiarmid Thorius

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.