Panther Chameleon vs Surinam toad

Furcifer pardalis compared with Pipa pipa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Surinam toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Pipidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Pipa
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Pipa pipa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Surinam toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Surinam toad
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.

Surinam toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Panther Chameleon

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