Large Mindoro Apomys vs Panther Chameleon

Apomys gracilirostris compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Mindoro Apomys	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Apomys	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Apomys gracilirostris	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Mindoro Apomys and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Large Mindoro Apomys

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Mindoro Apomys	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Mindoro Apomys

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.