Panther Chameleon vs Stygian Shadowdragon

Furcifer pardalis compared with Neurocordulia yamaskanensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Panther Chameleon	Stygian Shadowdragon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Reptilia (Reptiles)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)	Corduliidae
Genus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)	Neurocordulia
Species	Furcifer pardalis	Neurocordulia yamaskanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Panther Chameleon and Stygian Shadowdragon share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Stygian Shadowdragon

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Panther Chameleon	Stygian Shadowdragon
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.

Stygian Shadowdragon

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Panther Chameleon

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