Panther Chameleon vs Steppe Pika

Furcifer pardalis compared with Ochotona pusilla

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Steppe Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Ochotonidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Ochotona
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Ochotona pusilla

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Steppe Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Steppe Pika
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.

Steppe Pika

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.