Dusky-backed Jacamar vs Panther Chameleon

Brachygalba salmoni compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky-backed Jacamar	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Piciformes (Piciformes)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Galbulidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Brachygalba	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Brachygalba salmoni	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky-backed Jacamar and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky-backed Jacamar

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky-backed Jacamar	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky-backed Jacamar

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Norway.

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.