Lesser devilray vs Panther Chameleon

Mobula kuhlii compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Myliobatidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Mobula	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

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.