Panther Chameleon vs Western Amazonian Nectomys

Furcifer pardalis compared with Nectomys apicalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Western Amazonian Nectomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Cricetidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Nectomys
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Nectomys apicalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Western Amazonian Nectomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Western Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Western Amazonian Nectomys
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.

Western Amazonian Nectomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

Panther Chameleon

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