Mérida Thomasomys vs Panther Chameleon

Thomasomys vestitus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Thomasomys	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	Cricetidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Thomasomys	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Thomasomys vestitus	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mérida Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mérida Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.