Nördlicher See-Elefant vs Panther Chameleon

Mirounga angustirostris compared with Furcifer pardalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nördlicher See-Elefant	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Reptilia (Reptilien)
Order	Pinnipedia (Seals & Sea Lions)	Squamata (Schuppenkriechtiere)
Family	Phocidae (True Seals)	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Mirounga	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Mirounga angustirostris	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Nördlicher See-Elefant and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Nördlicher See-Elefant

LC — Least Concern

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nördlicher See-Elefant	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nördlicher See-Elefant

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.