Panther Chameleon vs Smith's Thorius

Furcifer pardalis compared with Thorius smithi

Key Differences

• Panther Chameleon is Least Concern while Smith's Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Smith's Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Thorius
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Thorius smithi

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Smith's Thorius share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Smith's Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Smith's Thorius
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.

Smith's Thorius

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Panther Chameleon

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