Northern Pika vs Panther Chameleon

Ochotona hyperborea compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Northern Pika	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Ochotonidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Ochotona	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Ochotona hyperborea	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Northern Pika

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Northern Pika

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.