Hainan Gymnure vs Panther Chameleon

Neohylomys hainanensis compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• Hainan Gymnure is Endangered while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hainan Gymnure	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Reptilia (Reptilien)
Order	Erinaceomorpha (Erinaceomorpha)	Squamata (Schuppenkriechtiere)
Family	Erinaceidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Neohylomys	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Neohylomys hainanensis	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Hainan Gymnure and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Hainan Gymnure

EN — Endangered

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hainan Gymnure	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hainan Gymnure

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.

Panther Chameleon

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