Panther Chameleon vs Rough-backed Frog

Furcifer pardalis compared with Limnonectes asperatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Rough-backed Frog
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)	Dicroglossidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Limnonectes
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Limnonectes asperatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Rough-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Rough-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Rough-backed Frog
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.

Rough-backed Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Panther Chameleon

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