Panther Chameleon vs Pine Toad

Furcifer pardalis compared with Incilius occidentalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Pine Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Bufonidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Incilius
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Incilius occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Pine Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Pine Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.

Panther Chameleon

The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar and is one of the most colorful reptiles. Males display vivid colors.