Panther Chameleon vs Short-faced Thomasomys

Furcifer pardalis compared with Thomasomys baeops

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Short-faced 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 baeops

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Short-faced Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Short-faced 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.

Short-faced Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

Panther Chameleon

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