Panther Chameleon vs Ridged Treefrog

Furcifer pardalis compared with Dryophytes plicatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Ridged Treefrog
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)	Hylidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Dryophytes
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Dryophytes plicatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Ridged Treefrog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Ridged Treefrog
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.

Ridged Treefrog

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.