Broad-footed Mole vs Panther Chameleon

Scapanus latimanus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Mole	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Reptilia (Reptilien)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Squamata (Schuppenkriechtiere)
Family	Talpidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Scapanus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Mole	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Broad-footed Mole

The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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.