Hida Salamander vs Panther Chameleon

Hynobius kimurae compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hida Salamander	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Hynobiidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Hynobius	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Hynobius kimurae	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hida Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hida Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.