Amazon Darner vs Panther Chameleon

Anax amazili compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazon Darner Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order Odonata (Odonata) Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family Aeshnidae Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus Anax Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species Anax amazili Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazon Darner and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Amazon Darner

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazon Darner Panther Chameleon
Diet Carnivore
Average Lifespan 5 years
Average Length 45 cm
Average Weight 180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazon Darner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Amazon Darner

The Amazon Darner (Anax amazili) is a species in the genus Anax. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Panther Chameleon

The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar and is one of the most colorful reptiles. Males display vivid colors.

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