Lesser Hairy-winged Bat vs Panther Chameleon

Harpiocephalus harpia compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Hairy-winged Bat	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Harpiocephalus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Harpiocephalus harpia	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Hairy-winged Bat and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Hairy-winged Bat

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Hairy-winged Bat	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Hairy-winged Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.