Javan Tesia vs Panther Chameleon

Tesia superciliaris compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Javan Tesia	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Passeriformes (Songbirds)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Cettiidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Tesia	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Tesia superciliaris	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Javan Tesia

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Javan Tesia

Habitat

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

Range

Found in 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.