Panther Chameleon vs Strange Skate

Furcifer pardalis compared with Notoraja inusitata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Strange Skate
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)	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Notoraja
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Notoraja inusitata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Strange Skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Strange Skate
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.

Strange Skate

Panther Chameleon

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