Panther Chameleon vs Red Fox

Furcifer pardalis compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Panther Chameleon is carnivore while Red Fox is omnivore.
• Red Fox is 33.3x heavier than Panther Chameleon.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Red Fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Red Fox

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Red Fox
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	5 years	5 years
Average Length	45 cm	70 cm
Average Weight	180 g	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Red Fox

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Panther Chameleon

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

Red Fox

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.