Panther Chameleon vs Prickled ray

Furcifer pardalis compared with Malacoraja spinacidermis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Prickled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Rajidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Malacoraja
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Malacoraja spinacidermis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Prickled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Prickled ray

Panther Chameleon

The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar and is one of the most colorful reptiles. Males display vivid colors.