Panther Chameleon vs Pine Woods Salamander

Furcifer pardalis compared with Ambystoma silvense

Key Differences

• Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while Pine Woods Salamander is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Pine Woods Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Ambystoma
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Ambystoma silvense

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Pine Woods Salamander

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Pine Woods Salamander
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 Woods Salamander

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.