Opossum-souris élégant vs Panther Chameleon

Thylamys elegans compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Opossum-souris élégant	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Didelphidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Thylamys	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Thylamys elegans	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Opossum-souris élégant and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Opossum-souris élégant

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Opossum-souris élégant	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Opossum-souris élégant

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.