Panther Chameleon vs pine vole

Furcifer pardalis compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Cricetidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Microtus
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	pine vole
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 vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Panther Chameleon

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