Civette Fossane vs Panther Chameleon

Fossa fossana compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• Civette Fossane is Vulnerable while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Civette Fossane	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Carnivora (carnivores)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Eupleridae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Fossa	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Fossa fossana	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Civette Fossane and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Civette Fossane

VU — Vulnerable

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Civette Fossane

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.