Panther Chameleon vs Popayán Thomasomys

Furcifer pardalis compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Popayán Thomasomys
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)	Thomasomys
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Popayán Thomasomys
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.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Panther Chameleon

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