Ornate Cuscus vs Panther Chameleon

Phalanger ornatus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ornate Cuscus	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Phalangeridae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Phalanger	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Phalanger ornatus	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ornate Cuscus

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.