Nyala vs Panther Chameleon

Tragelaphus angasii compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nyala	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Tragelaphus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Tragelaphus angasii	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Nyala

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nyala

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in South Africa.

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.