Opal chimaera vs Panther Chameleon

Chimaera opalescens compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Opal chimaera	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Holocephali (Holocephali)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Chimaeridae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Chimaera	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Chimaera opalescens	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Opal chimaera

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Opal chimaera

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.