Ochre Scalycap vs Panther Chameleon

Pholiota subochracea compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• Ochre Scalycap is Data Deficient while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ochre Scalycap	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Strophariaceae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Pholiota	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Pholiota subochracea	Furcifer pardalis

Conservation Status

Ochre Scalycap

DD — Data Deficient

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ochre Scalycap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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.