Panther Chameleon vs Somali Hedgehog

Furcifer pardalis compared with Atelerix sclateri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Somali Hedgehog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Erinaceidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Atelerix
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Atelerix sclateri

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Somali Hedgehog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Somali Hedgehog
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.

Somali Hedgehog

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Panther Chameleon

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