Panther Chameleon vs Swelling Redbelly Toad

Furcifer pardalis compared with Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Swelling Redbelly 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)	Bufonidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Melanophryniscus
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Melanophryniscus tumifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Swelling Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Swelling Redbelly Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Swelling Redbelly 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.

Swelling Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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

Panther Chameleon

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