Mongolian Mountain Vole vs Panther Chameleon

Alticola semicanus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mongolian Mountain Vole	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	Alticola	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Alticola semicanus	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Mongolian Mountain Vole and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mongolian Mountain Vole

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mongolian Mountain Vole	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mongolian Mountain Vole

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.