orangeback flying squid vs Panther Chameleon

Sthenoteuthis pteropus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	orangeback flying squid	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mollusca (Mollusks)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Cephalopoda (Cephalopods)	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Oegopsida (Oegopsida)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Ommastrephidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Sthenoteuthis	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Sthenoteuthis pteropus	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

orangeback flying squid and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

orangeback flying squid

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

orangeback flying squid

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.