Panther Chameleon vs Spotted Salamander

Furcifer pardalis compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Spotted Salamander
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)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Ambystoma
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Spotted Salamander
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.

Spotted Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Panther Chameleon

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